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See BACK COVER for FREE ANNUAL Ohio Granger Renewal Form Your Subscription by Mail will RUN OUT at End of This Year– Don’t Let It Expire! The form is in this issue ONLY! OHIO STATE September - October 2015 GRANGE OFFICERS Master: Robert White, Kenton Overseer: Mark Naylor, Sardinia Ohio Granger Lecturer: Diana Nordquest, Salem Steward: Jim Russell, Pataskala A Leader in Rural Urban Affairs Assistant Steward: Brian Nordquest, North Benton Edited at 16303 Village Parkway Lady Assistant Steward: Amy Collen, Fredericktown, Ohio 43019-9585 Painesville Telephone: 740-694-1669 Fax: 740-694-1679 Chaplain: Les Widder, Coshocton Treasurer: Gary Brumbaugh, Defiance Published Bi-Monthly by the Ohio State Grange Secretary: Debra Hamilton, Fairlawn Gatekeeper: Mike Russell, Piqua Ceres: Cheryl Prost, Shreve Check out - In This Issue - Pomona: Janet Kidd, Lower Salem Calendar Of Events ...... 28 Flora: Diane Cole, Mt Vernon The Ohio State Grange at: Chaplain ...... 19 Executive Committee: www.ohiostategrange.org Community Service ...... 22 Elaine Altstaetter, Wapakoneta The National Grange at: Convention Info...... 30 Daryl Flowers, Kenton Deaf Activities ...... 10 Ed Cochran, Navarre www.nationalgrange.org Donations ...... 11 Musician: John Lauby, Uniontown Family Campout ...... 23 Vocalist: Brenda Widder, Sugarcreek Note: All problems dealing with circula- Family Activities ...... 5 Directors tion should be sent to Ohio State Grange Grow Club ...... 25 Community Service: Kevin Evans, phone: 740-694-1669 or email: Junior Activities ...... 16 Edison [email protected]. Lecturer ...... 12 Deaf Activities: Judy Carrick, Canton Staff Legislative Corner ...... 4 Junior Activities:Patty Dyer, Jim Grafton ...... Editor Master’s Message ...... 3 Zanesville, Opal Dyer, Bidwell e-mail ...... [email protected] Membership Awards ...... 14 Family Activities: Ann & Lyn Joan White ...... Circulation Secretary ...... 15 Shank, Louisville Jim Grafton ...... Photographer State Fair Results ...... 27 Youth: Cindy Wilson, Hamilton JoAnn Ingram ...... Proofreader Young Adults ...... 26 Legislative: Lisa Tharp, Fredericktown Joan White ...... Proofreader Youth ...... 20 Membership: Daryl Flowers, Kenton Bowling:Ernie and Eldonna McKinniss, Edison Ambassador and Young Couple Entry ...... 24 Sixth Degree: Ohio Granger Renewal form ...... 32 Wendell Lauth, Bristolville State Grange Convention Registration ...... 14 Shirley Downs, Warren Convention Director: JoAnn Ingram, Marietta Convention Assistants: Noah & Joyce Blosser, Lancaster E-mail from the Ohio State Grange To receive e-mail updates, notices, concerns, announcements, and NOTICE: All Granges who are currently Federal Tax other special reports and information from Exempt need to file the 990-n (Electronic Postcard) online the State Office, send an e-mail to for the Oct. 1, 2013 – Sept. 30, 2014 fiscal year between [email protected] requesting that October 1, 2013, and February 15, 2014; NOT before service and stating your Grange name and number. Your address will be kept and NOT after! Contact your tax professional if you have private. questions.

2 Bob White The Grange: President/Master, Ohio State Grange 16303 Village Parkway Offering Opportunities to Fredericktown, Oh. 43019 Reach Your Potential phone: 740-694-1669 e-mail: [email protected]

The cover for this magazine was designed by Angela planning. I thank all of you who manage, attend and Harris, the granddaughter of Joanne Baker, Wayne County participate in making our part of this a success. Deputy. We thank Angela for this cover and look forward to We are also working on the Grange booth at Farm other covers she may submit. Anyone who would like to Science Review. Dick and Ada Cummins are in charge of design a cover for the magazine, please do so. It can be for this event and do a great job. the September/October one with a theme for the year, or Resolutions are due by September 20. People are we will use several on different magazines. We have a lot always suggesting things the Ohio State Grange should be of talented Grangers out there so get your creative juices doing. It is up to Grangers to set policy and a resolution is the flowing and submit ideas for covers for our magazine. way to achieve this. If an issue is timely and needs immediate In June we visited the youth and junior camps. The action, the executive board can, by a 2/3 vote, have our Juniors put on their degree work and what a great legislative director take appropriate action. They took on an presentation it was. I am always impressed by the ritual issue last meeting concerning O-zone regulations. We will work they do. It brings back memories for me of the Junior be addressing this issue. It is much easier to resolve issues Grange experiences I had so many years ago. before they get into law or practice. At the youth camp, I presented a workshop on We are working on state convention. It is the biggest writing resolutions. I took information on two different issues. thing we have for the year. I look forward to seeing and They studied the information and asked questions. They were meeting everyone. It is always a time in our year to get new divided into two groups and elected a chairman and a ideas and a new direction for our organization. secretary just like we do at convention. They did a great We have had several Granges taking in new job. I am going to type them and send them back for them to members. I am always glad to hear and read those reports. take to their own Granges to be acted upon. It should be On the back page of this issue is the Ohio Granger interesting for them to go through this process. renewal form. This form needs to be filled out and the entire The CAUV issue continues to get attention. Our page or a copy of it sent to the state office in order to renew representative to the Tax Ohio State Advisory Commission, your subscription for 2016. Only those renewals we receive Ed Cochran, had another meeting and we are continuing to will get the 2016 magazines, so be sure to get yours sent in. put pressure on some of the tax evaluation issues. Every household receives a copy of this magazine so everyone The National Grange appointed me once again to has an opportunity to receive the magazine. the Commodity Futures Trading Commission’s (CFTC) Agricultural Advisory Committee. There will be a meeting As always, I am in your service. the last of September. I previously served that position for Bob seven years. One hot issue just starting was the computer trading of commodities. Then 911 happened. The CFTC did not want people from out of town traveling to D.C. so the Grange Cookbooks committee was disbanded, but that attitude has now changed and meetings are beginning again. I will give an in-depth New Prices for Cookbooks report at convention on the committee happenings. While supply lasts We enjoyed the family campout at Whispering Hills Jellystone Park. It is a good time playing cards or games Member cost – $13.00 and watching the children enjoy the many things available to them at the park. We all enjoy the day trips that are sometimes Non-member cost – $15.00 arranged or getting to go to various places nearby on your 9 or more – $12.00 own. If you have not attended family campout, please plus postage and handling consider joining us next year. Just get in touch with Mike and Debbie Russell, chairmen for 2016. Contact the Ohio State Grange at 740-694-1669 to As I write this, the First Lady and I are getting ready for the Ohio State Fair. This takes a lot of people and order your cookbooks and arrange shipping

3 Lisa Tharp, Legislative Director Legislative 6521 Mt. Gilead Rd. Fredericktown, Ohio 43019 Corner phone: 740-694-9955 A STRONG GRANGE VOICE e-mail: [email protected] NEW OZONE REGULATIONS COULD COST OHIOANS BILLIONS OF DOLLARS The Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) new halt state economic development (and federal financial ozone regulation could be the most expensive ever issued on assistance), put job-creating industries in peril, and undo the the American public, costing the nation $140 billion annually, gains that have been made in the manufacturing and energy according to a new analysis by NERA Economic Consulting. sectors. This regulation will make it harder to get the necessary permits With nearly all of the country in non-attainment, the to manufacture goods and build critical infrastructure like US manufacturing growth would come to a standstill; our roads and highways in Ohio, while increasing the cost of domestic energy boom would go bust; existing plants would energy for every business and household in the state. Virtually be required to install additional expensive equipment; and every county in Ohio will feel the effects of these regulations the cost of nearly every manufactured good in this country which are proposed to begin in 2017. Go to www.nam.org/ would increase in price. Environmental stewardship is not ozone to see where your county falls in the current ozone free but its costs should not be more economic stress carried levels. disproportionately by hardworking American families. Bottom The current ozone standard – 75 ppb – was set very line – our pocketbooks will feel the pain. recently, in 2008. This current standard is already ambitious Respectfully submitted, and any new standard (65 ppb) could stop any manufacturing Lisa Tharp expansions or new manufacturing and could freeze highway funds causing Ohio economic growth to grind to a halt. Factories and power plants would be unable to afford costly upgrades and could possibly close, and businesses would be unable to start new operations. This would further hurt American manufacturing and encourage companies to do business in places like China at the very time we have enjoyed something of a renaissance in American manufacturing. 65 ppb is an aggressive and broadly unreachable target! As of July 2014, 123 million people, or 40% of the US population, lived in areas that did not even meet the 2008 air quality standards. With the proposed new standards, nearly every single state and even America’s national parks could fall short. Urban areas would likely fall well short. The only way to meet the new standards would be drastically pull back Sen. Rob Portman received a Medicare Part D on the kind of economic activity that create opportunities Award June 12 in Columbus at the Ohio Diabetes Assoc. people in urban areas need. We should not be imposing new Offices. The award was presented by representatives from regulations when the old standards haven’t even been met in Ohio State Grange, Ohio Diabetes Assoc, Ohio Dietetic so much of the country. Assoc, Ohio Parkinsons' Assoc, and the Central Ohio Can- Just three years ago, amid political pressure and re- cer Support Assoc . Lisa Tharp representing the Grange is election concerns, President Obama asked the EPA to 4th from the left. withdraw the agency’s draft ozone standard due to its expected negative impact on the US economy. Despite this Trivia fact, the EPA is currently reviewing and revising the ozone (answers page 26) standard. The final rule will be issued by October 1. With 1. What is the lesson of the First Degree? many forces that could counter our current economic growth, we cannot take this growth for granted. The Administration 2. What is the lesson of the Second Degree? should continue to exercise caution before adding new burdens to companies that have helped spur economic 3. What is the lesson of the Third Degree? growth. Lowering the standard would leave nearly the entire US in or near nonattainment status – a condition that could 4.What is the lesson of the Fourth Degree? 4 Ann Shank - Lyn Shank Family Activities Directors “Family Activity 1303 E. Main St. Louisville, Ohio 44641-1909 Grangers Phone: 330-875-5843 e-mail: [email protected] Crafters” Ready, set, go for the Ohio State Grange Family in October, except the pillow and table runner that went to Activity 2016 talent display. We want to display YOU and National judging. The blocks will be turned into another quilt YOUR talent. Ann and I hope you will find something in and/or table runner and raffled off at 2016 state convention. this article that will allow you to show everyone your talent. The pillows and table runners will be returned to their makers. If you do not, please let us know. We are assuming that you enjoyed the “challenge Our committee has changed a little but their quilt block” “Snowmen for Barb Traxler”. We passed out enthusiasm is still enormous. Jan and Wayne Doner of Mercer approximately 95 10"x10" pieces of either green or red County have been with us since day one. They are tops. snowmen material and got back approximately 68 different Harry Traxler from Wyandot County, has been with us for 7 and unique blocks. We are having the blocks made into two years, he is great help. The youngest ones, age wise only, quilts. One of the quilts will go to the 2016 National Grange are Staci Miller and Katelyn Fullmer from Stark County with Foundation Charity Auction. The auction will be at the 2016 youthful enthusiasm and ideas. And our newest addition National Convention in Washington D.C. The National this year is Debbie Russell of Miami County. Welcome Lecturer asked that each state donate a quilt for the auction. aboard! This is a great committee; very fun, energy powered We felt the cost was too much to ask one of our quilters to and get down to it hard working. Without their energy and donate a quilt. We got this idea from the Osnaburg quilter’s get’r done mind set Ann and I could not have done 9 years guild. They do one every year at their March Tea. The as your Family Activity Directors. We want to thank them other quilt will be raffled off at the 2016 convention. We will with all our heart. sell tickets from the 2015 state convention through the 2016 We have a couple fundraisers going. The first is the state convention. “Flower Basket” quilt. A lady from the East Canton We placed a question on the F.A. reports given to Quilter’s guild put the quilt together for us and we had Beatty each Grange. We asked if any of your Grangers participated Sports put the quilter’s name and county by each block. We and if you would like to do it again with a different piece of have several blocks that did not make the quilt which will be material, of course. Since the reports are due back to us made into pillows and/or table runners. The quilt was hand September 1, by a resolution passed two years ago, we quilted by the ladies of the Algonquin Mill quilt group again thought we would have time to read the reports and see if this year. They asked if it was coming and when they got you wanted to do it again. With the way things are going, the quilt, asked if we supplied sunglasses with it, LOL. The time does not look like it is on our side and may not be for a picture in the last monthly does NOT do this quilt justice. while, nothing serious. Ann and I went ahead and picked We have raffle tickets for sale. The tickets are $5.00 each out the next material. Last one was winter, this time will be or 5 for $20.00. Last year you helped raise approximately fall material. If the reports say it would be better to do $675.00 which went toward the cost of the National every other year then we will. convention. The donations for these tickets will also go Do you know what was baking in many Grangers’ toward National convention costs. kitchen in September 1970? Jeanette Campbell Lewis from The second fundraiser is hand turned pens, Lebanon, Ohio, was the Women’s Activity Director at the pencils, pen/stylus and seam ripper. I turned them on time and she gave the recipe for “Chocolate Date Cake”. my lathe. The wood could be redwood, cherry, African You will now have the opportunity to bake that same Paduck, African Leopardwood, African Blood wood, Purple Chocolate Date Cake for the 2015/2016 Carolyne Hall’s Heart, or poplar. The cost of most is $15.00. Ten dollars Kitchen Stadium contest. Your favorite recipe for goes toward Ohio State Grange Family Activity fund and “Butterscotch Scotchy Cookies” is the second baking five dollars goes to cover supply costs. contest. The third fundraiser is the “green” reusable tote The new sewing entries are a cosmetic bag and bags and dish towels that list all the Grange committees. purse and a hat of your choice with the pattern and the They are $2.00 each. All these items will be available at material that fit the project. The cosmetic bag should be at convention or ask your deputy to also bring them back from least a size of 6"x6"x2" and purse should not be larger than their deputy meeting in December and May. 12"x12"x4". The cosmetic bag will be a zipper closure. All the “Flower Basket” blocks, pillows and table runners will be displayed at Ohio’s Convention in Columbus Family Activities continued on page 6. 5 Family Activities continued from page 5. Step 3: Carefully roll up the other short end of the body until you are about an inch or two away from the other end. Look at patterns such as Simplicity 1153, 1630 or 1339 or Step 4: You should see the other end of the border peeking McCalls 7030. It is BOTH articles as one entry. out from underneath the body. Take that edge of the border The hat must be sewn. It can be a vintage hat or a and fold it over the rolled-up body aligning its corners with silly monster fur hat or any sewn hat. Sample patterns the other two pieces of fabric on the other side. Simplicity pattern 1736, 1292 or 1337 Step 5: Pin these three layers of fabric together and sew a There are three new contests in the Home Division. ¼” seam along that edge taking out the pins as you go along. Those contests are a decorated strand of lights, decorated You will begin to see the “hot dog” and “bun” analogy, with and lighted bucket and a PVC project. the body rolled up as a “hot dog” inside the border which is The decorated light strand is only decorating the first acting as the “bun.” 10 lights of a strand of 20 to 25 lights. You can decorate the Step 6: On either end of this “bun” piece, you will see the lights with anything that is NOT flammable. We ask that rolled-up body inside the sewed-up border. only the first 10 lights be decorated because of the limited Step 7: Roll back the border while simultaneously pulling space at convention. The light stands must be functioning out the body from within. (able to light up) so that the judges have an opportunity to see Step 8: Your pillowcase is almost complete! All that’s left the lights illuminated. This does not mean however that they is two more seams, which are done by folding the pillowcase will be displayed lighted. in-half with the wrong side facing out and sewing along the The decorated illuminated bucket can be a small bottom and side of the pillowcase. trashcan to a 5 gallon bucket of your choice. The outside or Step 9: Turn the pillowcase inside-out, and you finally have inside of the bucket can be decorated anyway you like, again your finished pillowcase! non-flammable decorations. Cut or drill the sidewalls so the Note: Make sure to wash the pillowcase for the protection light shines through. You cut a hole in the bottom and put a of the children with suppressed immunity. In addition, please light bulb and socket through the hole to illuminate the bucket. place each pillowcase in its own zip lock bag. The PVC project is taking PVC pipe and making VOSH something functional or decorative. The project cannot be (Used Eyeglasses) over 24"wide by 24" high and 24" deep. It can be painted and VOSH/International, Volunteer Optometric it must be safe. Services To Humanity, is an organization that takes Our projects for 2015-2016 are: sending grocery eyeglasses to third world countries to treat people with eye coupons to the military, Con-Kerr Cancer pillowcases and problems. By collecting eyeglasses, prescription sunglasses, Linus Blankets. lenses, cases and parts we can help them. Please count Con-Kerr Cancer Pillowcases your complete eyeglasses. Your deputies will bring them in Con-Kerr Cancer pillowcases are our biggest the same day as State Baking contest and deputys’ meeting. community service project. These simple pillowcases bring The county with the most will get an ice cream social hosted a great joy to the children with cancer and their parents. This by the Family Activity committee. little bit of brightness adds a lot to their day. The pattern is Coupons simple: Grocery coupons are being collected for our service Hot Dog Approach to Sewing a Pillowcase personnel overseas. They can use any manufacturer’s Supplies: coupons. They cannot use local store or restaurant coupons. Cheery and colorful fabric with kid-friendly designs Cut the coupons out, box them up, I use fixed rate boxes - 1/3 yard of border fabric — This will be the “bun” from the post office, “if it fits it ships!” And I over stuff it. - 3/4 yard of main pillowcase fabric — This will be the “hotdog” You will need to fill out customs paperwork and a label. Spool of thread that matches fabric You can get everything at the post office or ask your post Preparation: person if they have some. Cut the “bun” into a strip that is 10 ½ inches by 40 ½ inches Remember to keep track of the pounds you send. Cut the “hot dog” in a strip that is 26 ½ inches by 40 ½ inches The manufacturers allow an extra 6 months past expiration 9 Step Process: date but get the box shipped out quickly to the following Step 1: With the border of the pillowcase laying right side up address. We went to one address because we could not on the surface in front of you, take the body of the pillowcase get the coordinators to correspond with us as to which and place it right side down on top of the border. address was no longer correct. There are many addresses Step 2: Match up the corners of the long side of the body with on line if you would like to try some place different. the long side of the border so that you can no longer see the MCCS PERSONAL SERVICE CENTER border in front of you. Make sure to keep the two edges of (COURTNEY) UNIT 35023 the fabrics together for the next few steps. FPO AP 96373-5023 6 Linus Project sharp edges that might injure a child; trimmings must be Their mission is “First, provide love, a sense of secure with no buttons or glue-on eyes. Only one toy per security, warmth and comfort to children who are seriously person is allowed for judging, and all judging will take place ill, traumatized, or otherwise in need through the gift of new, at the state level. Toys are judged on cleanliness, safety, homemade blankets and Afghans, lovingly created by general appearance and workmanship. All toys received volunteer ‘blanketeers’.” will be donated to a local hospital to comfort the children “Second, provide a rewarding and fun service who must be there for treatment or come into the emergency opportunity for interested individuals and groups in local room. We will take as many toys as your Grange and/or communities, for the benefit of children.” The drop off sites county wants to donate. will be included in the booklet – that your Family Activity Hope you will help us fulfill our goal to fill our 4x4x4 chairperson or Deputy will have. pet pen. We have gotten close, as we had over 700 toys. BLANKET SPECIFICATIONS Let’s get that 1,000 toy goal and fill the pen. *Make blankets from NEW (NOT RECYCLED), CLEAN, WASHABLE materials in infant, child or teen friendly colors. II. Nifty Needles and More - Subordinate Division *Blankets may be crocheted, knitted, quilted, or no-sew fleece Members only with a finished edge. General Rules: *Make blankets from 100% cotton fabric, flannel, polar fleece 1. Open to Grange members or acrylic yarn (NO WOOL). 2. A contestant may enter as many classes as they *Secure the batting into outer seams and if the blanket is wish but may enter only one item per class. tied, please anchor it every 4-6 inches, cutting ties to 1 inch in 3. Work must be entirely that of the contestant except length. the quilt, quilted by a group. *Weave in all yarn ends on crocheted and knitted blanket. 4. Entries must have been completed between *Check your blanket carefully (double check and triple check) October 1, 2015 and September 30, 2016. for straight pins and needles. PLEASE use only safety pins 5. Each entry must have a label securely attached by (not straight pins) to attach notes to quilts. safety pins and contain the following information: name, *Avoid buttons or decoration items on a blanket. They can Grange name and number and county. be a choking hazard. Judging: *Pre-wash all fabric that you feel may cause a problem with 1. County contests will be at the discretion of the bleeding. County Family Activities Chairperson or Deputy. *Avoid using fabric or yarn that has been stored in a damp 2. Only one entry per class per county may be sent to area and has a musty smell. Mold spores can cause an allergic State Convention for judging. reaction in a child and are very difficult to remove from the 3. All entries will be judged using the following criteria: fabric. Even if the musty smell disappears after laundering, Workmanship. General appearance. Selection of design. the spores are still present and can cause serious respiratory Harmony of color. Suitability of article of purpose. problems in children. 4. Local awards: The local and county Granges will *Absolutely no odors of smoke or strong chemicals (including determine all local awards. perfumed fabric softeners), or pet hair. Washing these blankets does not always remove the problem. Class A: Afghan *Blankets should be free of religious messages since they The afghan may be made using any yarn suitable to are donated to children of all faiths. entry. It must be knitted or crocheted using your choice of *No holiday fabrics or panels please (Christmas, Easter, pattern. NO SIZE LIMITATION. Halloween, etc.) Class B: For the Table Is to be created by crochet, knit, or tatting. You SUGGESTED BLANKET SIZES may use any pattern or design to make a doily, luncheon (Measurements are approximate inches. Please remember cloth table runner or 4 piece placemat set. that the sizes listed are just guidelines. They accept blankets Class C: Baby Afghan of ALL sizes.) You may use any yarn suitable to entry. Must be Baby blankets…………no smaller than 30" X 30" knitted or crocheted, using your choice of pattern. Child…………………….40"X60" Class D: Rock-A-Bye Baby Teen……………………..45"X72" You may use any pattern to knit or crochet your Family Activity Contests entry. When entering a 3 piece set you may use any yarn I. Comfort Toy Contest - Subordinate or thread Toys must be soft sculpture, filled with a commercial fiberfill. Entries must conform to U.S. Safety Regulations with no Family Activities continued on page 8. 7 Family Activities continued from page 7. Class A: Quilt, quilted by an individual. Class B: Quilt, quilted by a group. More than 1 person suitable for entry. Three piece baby set may include a pair worked on the quilt. of booties or a blanket as part of the set. (A pair of booties Class C: Crib quilt, wall hanging or other small quilted is considered one item in the set.) item (such as vest or table runner). Class E: Something to Wear Class D: Knotted Comforter You may use any pattern for knitted, woven or Rules: crocheted article of clothing or three piece set: hat, scarf 1. Open to Grangers. and gloves (or mittens). May use any thread or yarn. 2. Quilt must be completed during the Grange year Class F: Embroidery October 1, 2015 – September 30, 2016. May be any type of style of embroidered item: 3. Minimum size for Class A, Class B and Class D is Crewel, huck/Swedish weaving, needlepoint, etc…. Item 72 inches by 90 inches or 324 inches total outer must be framed or mounted, if appropriate. Back of item measurement. (No maximum size.) must be visible. 4. The size for Class C must be appropriate for the Class G: Counted Cross Stitch article entered. Item must be framed or mounted, if appropriate. 5. Cloth label must show name, address, Grange name Back of item must be visible. and number, and county and should be safety pinned to the Class H: Plastic Canvas projects. Any item made with any pattern using any yarn or thread product. No size restrictions. Each entry is limited to V. Caroline Hall’s Kitchen Stadium 3 pieces or less. Please leave back uncovered. Class A: “Chocolate Date Cake” Sept./Oct. 1970 Class H: SCRAF – infinity 1 cup chopped dates The scarf must be knitted or crocheted using your 1 cup boiling water choice of pattern and yarn suitable for the project. It must 1 tsp. soda be a complete circle. (Combine and let stand until rest of the ingredients are mixed.) 1 cup white sugar III. Nifty Needles and More —— Junior Division ½ cup butter Three age groups: 5-8, 9-11, 12-14 1 egg Class A: Any needlework Cream and mix with the date mixture. Choice of item made using traditional needlework Then add: techniques of embroidery, plastic canvas, crochet, knit tatting, 1-3/4 cup all-purpose flour huck/Swedish weaving. 2 T cocoa Class B: See Junior Section ½ tsp salt C. Comfort Toys (stuffed toys) 1 tsp. vanilla Toys must be soft sculptured, filled with commercial Pour in an approximate 12"x8" pan. Suggestion: bake fiberfill. Entries must conform to U.S. Safety Regulations in 12"x 8"E-Z Foil” reusable aluminum cake pan. Sprinkle with no sharp edges that might injure a child; trimmings must ½ cup brown sugar and 1/3 cup chocolate bits over top. be secure with no buttons or glue-on eyes. Only one toy per Oven temperature: 375 degrees. person is allowed for judging, and all judging will take place Bake for 20 minutes or just until done. Over baking at the state level. Toys are judged on cleanliness, safety, makes it dry. May be served plain or with whipped cream. general appearance and workmanship. All toys received will Mrs. Lewis made the suggestion of the “E-Z Foil” be donated to a local hospital to comfort the children who reusable aluminum cake pan. Ann and I went shopping and must be there for treatment or come into the emergency could not find a 12"x8". A 9x13 would be closest but will room. make the cake a little thinner and easier to burn. You will Scoring for craft and sewing contest Judging: have to watch it carefully. If you find a 12x8" pan tell us Workmanship 30 points, Originality 40 points, and Creativity where please. You can enjoy the whipped cream at the 30 points. county judging if your deputy allows it. Please do not send whipped cream to the state contest. IV. Quilt Contest BRING TO STATE JUDGING: Quilt contest entries may use choice of batting and quilting 1. Place 3 pieces, 2"x2" square on a plate, tape entry form technique. By definition, a quilt is a top piece of fabric created to the top of a zip-lock bag or container. by piecing, a middle layer of batting, then a bottom layer of 2. Entry form should have your name, your Grange name fabric, all secured together by a stitch completed from top and your county. Tape it to the top of the bag or container. layer to bottom layer. PLEASE DO NOT WRITE ON BOTTOM OF PLATE. 8 If we have to turn the plate over to read the information we Rules: may smash the cake squares. 1. Your choice of material, pattern and decorations. 3. Entries will be judged on: 2. Judging: Workmanship, Appearance, Originality Flavor: Taste, sweetness and blend of ingredients. Texture: crumbliness Family Activity Program Booklets Appearance: Uniformity, color We will have our booklets ready at convention. Class B: Butterscotch Scotchies Cookies There will be one in every Grange’s family activity envelope. YOUR OWN RECIPE Ask your family activity chairman or deputy if you need Rules: more. 1. You must include your own recipe for Butterscotch Please help us fill the Family Activity room at the Scotchies cookies. Tape to top of baggie or container. 2016 state convention. Again, if you do not find something 2. Place on a paper dish in plastic bag or container. you enjoy doing, please tell your F.A. chairman so they can 3. Tape entry form to the top of the bag or container. put it on the reports they send to us. Or just call us, (330) 4. Entries will be judged on: 875-5843. Flavor: Taste, sweetness and blend of ingredients Appearance: Uniformity, color Horseshoe/Cornhole Tournament Texture: Appearance The Family Activity Committee will still be sponsoring the cornhole tournament on the same day as VI. Sewing Member and Non-member the Horseshoe tournament committee has their tournament, A. Cosmetic Bag and Purse September 10, 2016, first Saturday after Labor Day. The -material suitable for the pattern problem is there is only a hand full of people NOT on the -cosmetic bag must have a zipper closure committees that come to support the tournaments. The -cosmetic bag minimum 6"x6"x2" and purse 12"x12"x4" not day used to be 2 days long. It used to have over 100 people including handles or straps. participate. The fundraiser was lots of fun for everyone. B. Hat of your choice however, this could be the last one. The money raised goes -material suitable for the pattern to fund repairs at Friendly Hills campground. The men on -pattern of your choice the horseshoe committee pay to play and also do the needed -must be sewn repairs. -can be a vintage hat or a chilly fur hat -if for a child be sure it is child proof- no sewn on buttons or eyes. Rules: 1. Members or non-members OSG Archives Work Day 2. Your choice of material, pattern and decorations. 3. Judging: Workmanship, Appearance, Originality

VII. Spring Fling Craft – What you made at camp!

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A. Decorated strand of lights -limited size: first 10 lights only decorated -decorated with NON-FLAMMABLE material B. Decorated Illuminated Bucket -limited size small waste basket and no larger than a 5 gallon bucket - decorated with NON-FLAMMABLE material - limited size: does not include electric cord C. PVC project Rather than a Night at the Museum, we are having -make a functional or decorative project out of PVC a Day in the Archives at the Ohio State Grange Office. pipe October 3 from 9 am until 1 PM. Bring a meal item to share -can be painted as we will have a pot luck meal. Drinks and paper products -if for a child must child proof will be provided. See you there! -NO larger than 24"wide x 24" tall x 24" deep 9 Judith Carrick Deaf Activities Director “Opportunities to Develop 2787 Deer Pass Dr. SW and Learn about Canton, Ohio 44706 Phone: 330-484-3989 having Healthy Ears” e-mail: [email protected]

A new year and new hopes for a great year in the Personal small pencil sharpeners, Extension cords (just a Deaf Activities program. few), Tissue boxes, Paper towels, All of our classroom At the Spring Deaf Activities Conference, Deaf laptops could use a mouse -6, 10-12 rechargeable batteries Chairmen requested that I ask the schools for a list of items (AA) for our amplification units and some other classroom we could collect as opposed to monetary donations. The technology, Clorox wipes, Windex spray reason being that money donations are harder for Granges. „ NATIONAL ROAD The schools were good about coming up with things Classroom supplies (all items), Picture dictionaries, Books they needed which Grangers could purchase throughout the for the classroom library year. The School Wish List is a great way to select a school „ OHIO SCHOOL FOR THE DEAF and items needed, which Granges could collect each month They did not send a list. I will contact them when during the year. I hope this gives you as Chairmen a better school starts to see if they are in need of anything else. opportunity to collect and donate. Pop tabs, Campbell’s soup labels When turning in the items to me, PLEASE MARK „ ST RITA WHAT SCHOOL items are to go to. If you want to donate They did not respond with a new list. We will monetary gifts for the Schools, that would be okay too. Just continue with the same as last year. make the checks out to THE OHIO STATE GRANGE, and (FOR ALL CLASSES - 6 WEEKS TO HIGH SCHOOL) earmark where it is to go. Paper towels, Zip lock bags (all sizes), Construction paper, 2015 - 2016 DEAF ACTIVITIES GOALS AND Boxes of Kleenex, Blank CDs, Blank DVDs, Storage PROJECTS containers ) sizes), Laminating sheets 1. OHIO STATE GRANGE DEAF FUND (FOR 6 WEEKS TO 5 YEARS OLD) Monetary Donations Jump ropes, Playdoh, Craft supplies, Playground balls, Craft 2. SPONSOR A DOG FOR “DOGS FOR THE DEAF” paper, Puppets, Photo paper (Ink & Laser), CD/Radio Monetary Donations player 3. SIGN-A-SONG AND SIGN THE SPOKEN WORD FOR ELEMENTARY & HIGH SCHOOL Refer to the Lecturer, Youth and Junior Programs for the ABC flash cards, Index cards (all sizes), Copier paper, Clear details and rules. contact paper SCHOOLS „ A.G. BELL/HUY 1. Hats/gloves/scarves for ALL schools. Book bags, Glue sticks, Boxes of Kleenex, Little 2. Hearing aids and parts to be cleaned and refurbished for Golden Books, Books for older kids (any Titles on Scholastic students. Websites), or any appropriate books and $1 - $2 OTHER PROJECTS items for the prize boxes for all ages, (NO CANDY). 1. CONVENTION DEAF ACTIVITIES CONFERENCE Will collect the Box Tops for this school. (Check schedule for time and place at the Convention) „ CANTON CITY SCHOOLS - ARTS ACADEMY 2. DEAF ACTIVITIES CONFERENCE OF SUMMIT - McKINLEY (Date, time and place to be announced later). (Notice: district moved program to McKinley) 3. DEAF ACTIVITIES CHAIRMAN REPORT AND „ ARTS ACADEMY OF SUMMIT PROGRAM OUTLINE 6-Looseleaf notebook paper packages, 6-1 Inch 3 ring Each Chairman is responsible for a report once a binders (white), Pencils, 6 Large erasers, Folders with pockets year on all Deaf Activities events and accomplishments at & paper clasps: 6 red, 6-blue, 6 green, 6 yellow, 12 Glue sticks, your local Grange. An outline of your yearly Deaf Activities 6 Highlighters, 3 Packages baby wipes (to clean earmolds), 6 Program should be sent with your Report. Lysol wipes for tables, 6 packs post-it-notes The form is easy to fill out. „ McKINLEY PLEASE SEND THE REPORT AND OUTLINE TO Spiral notebooks, Pens, Pencils, Crayola markers, ME BY SEPTEMBER 1, 2016. PLEASE BE Colored pencils, 5+ poster boards for large projects, Erase PROMPT FOR JUDGING. markers (for our dry erase boards), 5 Dry erase board erasers, We will have a SPECIAL RAFFLE for an Dry erase board cleaner, 6-8 Rulers, Electric pencil, sharpener, overnight stay at Emerald Necklace Inn in Fairview Park, 10 Ohio. We will have the tickets available at the Convention and will draw the winning ticket at our Deaf Activities Donations January-June 2015 Conference. The money earned from this project will go to the Dogs for the Deaf sponsorship. THANK YOU! The following comes from Dogs for the Deaf. ASSISTANCE DOG LAWS Deaf Fund Assistance Dogs in Public and in the Community Bath Grange #1331 $10.00 * As a business owner, employee, or other member of the Beach City Community #2442 $100.00 community, there are some important things you should be East Plymouth #1548 $25.00 aware of regarding Assistance Dogs who have public access Goshen Community #578 $10.00 rights, as well as your rights as a business. Lake Grange #1744 $50.00 * Assistance Dogs include Guide Dogs who are trained to Monroe Dan-Emmett #847 $25.00 help people who are visually Impaired, Hearing Dogs who Northhampton Grange #2553 $30.00 alert people who are deaf or hard of hearing, and Service Pike Grange #1669 $150.00 Dogs who are trained to help people with mobility and other Richland Grange #1899 $15.00 physical disabilities. Service Dogs also include Seizure Dogs Robertsville Grange #1784 $100.00 and Autism Assistance Dogs Sheffield Star Grange #1610 $50.00 * “Therapy Dogs” and “Emotional Support Dogs” are NOT Stelvideo Grange #295 $10.00 Assistance Dogs. They do not perform a physical skill. Summit County Pomona #48 $25.00 * According to the ADA (American’s with Disabilities Act) Unionport Community #2728 $15.00 and state laws, people with disabilities are allowed public Timber Run #1898 $10.00 access rights for their specially trained Assistance Dogs. Deaf Committee $75.00 Assistance Dogs are legally allowed to accompany the person Family Activities Fund into stores, restaurants, public transportation, and other places Bath Grange #1331 $10.00 where dogs are not normally allowed. Goshen Community #578 $10.00 * Along with public access rights, the person and his/her dog Richland Grange #1899 $15.00 have the following responsibilities: General Fund * The dog must be well groomed, well behaved and under Cove Spring Grange #2414 $100.00 control. Sponseller Grange #1925 $2,000.00 * The dog must be on a leash. Junior Fund * The dog must be able to lie quietly beside the handler Bath Grange #1331 $10.00 without blocking aisles or doorways. Cove Spring Grange #2414 $100.00 * The dog may NOT ride in a shopping cart or sit in a person’s Goshen Community #578 $10.00 lap while at a restaurant. Richland Grange #1899 $15.00 * In order to have public access rights, the dog must be Lecturer Fund trained to perform a physical skill. You may NOT ask the person what his/her disability is or to show proof of disability Goshen Community #578 $10.00 or proof of where the dog was trained. Monroe Dan-Emmett #847 $25.00 * You as a business owner, employee, or member of the Monroe Dan-Emmett #847 $25.00 community, may ask the person the following questions if Legislative Fund you think there is a need to verify that this is truly an Assistance Goshen Community #578 $10.00 Dog: Monroe Dan-Emmett #847 $25.00 * Is that your pet? State Convention Fund * If the person says, “No, it is my Assistance Dog,” you then Goshen Community #578 $10.00 ask, “What does the dog do for you?” Painter Creek Grange #1923 $50.00 In the Senior Health note in the newspaper, this was Youth Fund stated: “People who want to continue driving as they age Cove Spring Grange #2414 $100.00 should make sure to schedule regular hearing and vision tests, Goshen Community #578 $10.00 as vision and hearing tend to decline as we age. The Mayo Richland Grange #1899 $15.00 Clinic recommends asking your doctor how often you should Unionport Community #2728 $5.00 have your senses tested. Problems can be easier to correct Valley College Grange #1872 $25.00 if they are caught early.” Sounds like good advice. ALWAYS PROTECT YOUR EARS, there the only two you have.

11 Diana Nordquest, Lecturer 399 Sheldon Rd. Lecturers: Helping Members Salem, Ohio 44460 Phone: 330-537-3425 Reach Their Potential e-mail: [email protected] LECTURER’S DEPT. PROGRAM 2015-16 Wow, it is hard to believe that my first year as State and have more than one entry in each category. Grangers Lecturer is almost over! I want to thank the Grangers who who plan and present a program for their Grange may also have helped in any way. Special thanks to my committee enter. You may include copies of special songs, skits. All Bev Foutz of Butler County and Brenda Widder of program material will be returned. If you wish to share your Tuscarawas County and to my family for their support in this program or idea, please mark SHARE so it can be copied new phase of my Grange journey. before returning. All entries will be recognized. As a new or returning Lecturer, take time to listen to your members. They can be a wonderful resource for CONFERENCES programs. Trips, hobbies and jobs are things that your There will be a state-wide Conference for Lecturers/ members could share. Most members are willing to share Program Directors and Community Service Chairmen on when they are asked. Review the changes to the Lecturers April 16, 2016. The conference will be at the State Grange department and other Grange departments now and headquarters in Fredericktown. There will also be a throughout the year. New categories have been added. To Convention Workshop. New Jersey will host the Mid-Atlantic encourage members to enter the Creative Writing have a Lecturer’s Conference in the spring. program sharing favorite books. Fair season is winding down and the smells and CREATIVE WRITING colors of fall are around. What about a program on apples or Class A Poetry – Junior Grangers pumpkins? Members could bring a food made from apples Class B Poetry – Adult/Subordinate or pumpkins for refreshments. Other topics for fall could Class C Poetry – Non-Member include football, peanut, hotdogs, Play-doh, and candy corn. Class D Prose – Junior Grangers Grandparent’s Day and the U.S. Navy birthday are during Class E Prose – Subordinate/Adult September and October. Class F Read-the-Book – Fiction There will be a Lecturer’s Workshop during State Class G Read-the-Book – Fiction Convention. Plan to attend if you are coming to convention. Class H Write-a-song – NEW Changes to the program will be explained. Bring questions RULES FOR CREATIVE WRITING ENTRIES: to be answered. 1. Poetry entries are limited to 300 words. 2. Class D entries must be sponsored by a local Grange. GRANGER OF THE YEAR: And is the only category open to non-members. This contest has been moved to the Community 3. Prose entries may be one typed page or two handwritten Service Department. pages. 4. Read-the-Book is limited to 300 words. Tell why you LECTURER’S REPORTS enjoyed the book and why you think someone else would Report forms for the 2015-16 year will be included enjoy it. Include the suggested age level of the book. in the Lecturer’s packet which will be distributed at the 2015 5. For Class H, write new words to a familiar song that can State Convention. Report forms will also be available on the be used in a Grange program. Song should contain 2-4 verses. State Grange website. Review these forms soon. All Include the song title of the tune used. Do not include the Lecturers should submit a year-end report. The information music due to copyright laws. is helpful in planning new programs. This is not a contest. 6. All entries should be sent to the State Lecturer by Every Lecturer who reports will receive recognition. The September 1, 2016. Entries will be displayed and /or published deadline for these reports is September 1, 2016. in the Ohio Granger only if a statement granting permission is signed by the writer is included. PROGRAMS TO SHARE 7. Winners will be announced at the State Convention. There are two categories of programs for Subordinate/Community and Pomona Lecturers to share: ART CONTEST Lecturer’s Complete Program and Lecturer’s Program Class A Scenes for Special Occasions (Includes exchange programs). Class B Abstract Lecturers may enter both categories using different programs Class C People 12 Class D Nature NATIONAL GRANGE PHOTOGRAPHY CONTEST Class E Nature – Non-member 1. One photo per state Class F Computer generated Art 2. Size is same as state contest RULES FOR ART CONTEST: 3. No Frame but photo shall have some type of rigid backing 1. Entries may be in any medium except ceramics. 4. Color or black/white 2. Charcoal and pencil entries must be treated for 5. Film or digital permanence to avoid smudging. 6. Grange members only 3. All entries must be the original work of the entrant except 7. No professional photographers may enter Class F (Computer Generated Art) which is created or 8. Prize money: 1st - $100 2nd - $75 3rd - $50 manipulated on the computer, then printed. 9. The National Grange Lecturer retains the right to disqualify 4. Size of entries must not exceed 24" x 36". There is no any photo that depicts a scene or image that is contrary to minimum size. the Organization’s core values with the approval of the 5. Nude entries will not be accepted. National Master. If your entry is to be considered ONLY in 6. All entries must have a firm backing so they can be properly the National Contest; it must be so labeled. displayed. 7. Non-breakable covering is acceptable. Glass covered TALENT CONTEST entries will not be accepted. Grangers of all ages are encouraged to share their performing 8. Best of Show in 2015 may not enter the same category in art talent by entering the Ohio State Grange Talent Contest. 2016. All contestants will compete at the 2016 Ohio State Fair. More details will be available in future issues of the Ohio PHOTOGRAPHY CONTEST Granger. Class A Sunrise or Sunset INDIVIDUAL ENTRIES – AGE GROUPS Class B Family Celebration A Vocal Solo – 14-21 22 & Over Class C “America the Beautiful” B Piano Solo – 14-21 22 & Over Class D Animal Friends C Instrumental Solo – 14-21 22 & Over Class E Selfie with a friend or two D Reading – 14-21 22 & Over Class F Scenery – Non-member GROUP CLASSES (Any age for Subordinate) RULES FOR PHOTOGRAPHY CONTEST: E Vocal Duet 1. Film or digital F Vocal Group (3 to 8 members) 2. Class for each entry must be chosen by the photographer G Grange Chorus (9 members or more) and indicated on the entry label attached to the back of the H Grange Family Talent entry. I Variety Act (must include music) 3. Photographer may enter only one photo per class The piano used will be the electronic piano which is also 4. Photographer may enter all classes using different photos used for State Convention. in each class 5. Class E is a picture of you and up to two friends. RULES FOR TALENT CONTESTS: 6. Photos must have been taken after September 1, 2015 by 1. Entry blanks will be available in the Ohio Granger and on the entrant the Ohio State Grange website. Entries must be to State 7. Print may be made by commercial process Fair representative, Opal Dyer by the June 20 deadline. 8. Size of entry, including matting, must not be smaller than Number/title being performed MUST accompany the entry, 4" x 6" or larger than 11" x 14" in order to receive a pass to the fair. 9. Non-breakable covering is acceptable. Glass covered 2. All contestants MUST be Grange members in GOOD entries will not be accepted. STANDING. The accompanist may be any age, member or 10. Best of Show winners in 2015 may not enter same class non-member. Family Talent entrants must be related in 2016 members of one family and must be Grangers, except for 11. No professional photographers may enter children where there is no Junior Grange. In group entries First Place in each category will automatically advance to or families, the participants need not be members of the same the National Contest. Subordinate Grange. 3. Contestants will introduce their number at the beginning AWARDS of their performance. Awards for the Art, Photography and Creative 4. An individual Granger may make only one entry in each Writing will be a placement ribbon and $10.00 for first place; class. $8.00 for second place and $5.00 for third place. Lecturer continued on page 14. 13 Lecturer continued from page 13. MEMBERSHIP AWARDS 5. Junior Grangers may be part of entries in Subordinate 85 Years group classes; however entries in Subordinate group classes Harry Kearns, Timber Run #1898, Muskingum Co. must be composed of a majority of Subordinate members. Exception: Family Talent. 70 Years 6. Vocal contestants may use taped accompaniment only if Robert Anderson, Saybrook #1739, Ashtabula Co. the tape, CD or karaoke CD contains only minimal back-up. Norman Case, Saybrook #1739, Ashtabula Co. 7. Memorization is not required in piano and instrumental Lois Monroe, Saybrook #1739, Ashtabula Co. categories. Music and music stand should not interfere with Thelma Layman, Monroe-Dan Emmett #847, Knox Co. performance. Ruth Butcher, Morgan #829, Knox Co. 8. A time limit of SIX MINUTES will be observed for each contestant. Score points will be deducted for exceeding the 65 Years maximum time: one point per minute or part thereof will be Eleanor Ballinger, Painter Creek #1923, Hardin Co. deducted from the final score. Mary Hall, Monroe-Dan Emmett #847, Knox Co. 9. All entrants compete at State contest. John Lothes, Morgan #829, Knox Co. 10. During the Talent Contest, a “Best of Show” will be Joan Moore, Monroe-Dan Emmett #847, Knox Co. chosen to represent Ohio in the “Evening of Excellence” at the National Grange Convention in November. “Best of 60 Years Show” winners cannot enter the same class the following Martha Antill, Monroe-Dan Emmett #847, Knox Co. year, but may enter a different class. Louzella Long, Morgan #829, Knox Co. Charlien Beightol, Morgan #829, Knox Co. SKITS Jerry Laffin, Unity #2116, Mercer Co. This contest is separate from the Talent contest but Donald Smith, Unity #2116, Mercer Co. will be judged during the Talent contest. The winner is not eligible for “Best of Show”. Skits may be original or published. No scripts are allowed on stage. There will be a 55 Years SIX MINUTE time limit; points will be deducted exceeding June Myers, Monroe-Dan Emmett #847, Knox Co. the time limit as in the talent contest. There is no limit as to Kathryn Westover, Monroe-Dan Emmett #847, Knox Co. the number of participants. Nancy Laffin, Unity #2116, Mercer Co.

STORYTELLING 50 Years This contest is also separate from the Talent contest, Irene Lepley, Monroe-Dan Emmett #847, Knox Co. but will be judged during the talent contest. The winner is Doug Long, Morgan #829, Knox Co. not eligible for “Best of Show”. There is a SIX MINUTE Vickie Bollenbacher, Unity #2116, Mercer Co. time limit. The story, ‘yarn’ or folktale must be original. Lois Hinton, Elmdale #2162, Ross Co. Presentation will be judged on originality, presentation, and audience appeal. Professional storytellers are not eligible to enter.

AWARDS Awards for Talent, Skits and Storytelling will be plaques for state winners and ribbons for other participants.

Young Adult Day Trip to Newport Aquarium Sixteen Grangers attended the Young Adult June day trip to the Newport Aquarium. They were (front) Nicole Swigart, Isabel Swigart, Adam Shiltz, Hope Shiltz, Corey Shultz. (back) Justin Swigart, Raymond Swigart, Sarah Grafton, Sarah Howard, Jennifer Shiltz, Natalie Blinn, Tommy Howard and Steve Shiltz. Not pictured are Kenny Roberts, Melinda Roberts and Katie Warford-Roberts.

14 Debra Hamilton, Secretary 2572 Durand Rd. Congratulations! Fairlawn, OH 44333-3754 Granges celebrating 100 or more years cell: 330.801.1654; home: 330.864.0706; of service (ending in 0 or 5) e-mail: [email protected] 100 years It’s hard to believe that it’s been almost a year since I was elected your State Secretary. I am enjoying getting to know so many Eaton #1964 Lorain Co. Grangers and working with the wonderful Secretaries of our Madison #1981 Licking Co. Organization. You have helped me so much, and you are a great Genoa #1998 Ottawa Co. source of knowledge and ideas. THANK YOU! I look forward to Jackson-Rehobeth #2000 Perry Co. serving you this next Grange year and I hope to see you at the Annual Monroe #2018 Clermont Co. Session in Columbus. Hocking #2029 Hocking Co. Below is a reminder of the requirements for the Distinguished White Oak Valley #2039 Highland Co. Secretary Awards. 105 years DISTINGUISHED POMONA SECRETARY AWARD The Distinguished Secretary Award will be issued to each Saybrook #1739 Ashtabula Co. Pomona Secretary who qualifies. Greeley #1741 Columbiana Co. To earn the award the Secretary must complete the following Lake #1744 Stark Co. requirements. Liberty #1749 Jefferson Co. „ Send the POMONA OFFICER ELECTION Walhonding Valley #1751 Coshocton Co. REPORTCARD, along with the ANNUAL FEE, to the State Grange Pleasant Hill #1757 Jefferson Co. Office, postmarked by the October 5 deadline. Unity #1761 Columbiana Co „ Other duties pertinent to the office need to be met promptly and efficiently. 110 years DISTINGUISHED SUBORDINATE SECRETARY AWARD „ Send all QUARTERLY REPORTS and DUES to the State Nimishillen #1627 Stark Co. Grange Office, postmarked no later than five (5) days after the end of the quarter. 115 years „ Send OFFICER ELECTION REPORT CARD to the State Grange Office, postmarked no later than October 5. Tiverton #1515 Coshocton Co. „ Send DELEGATE ELECTION REPORTS to the State Fairfield #1534 Fairfield Co. Secretary, postmarked no later than May 1 for those counties entitled to elect. 120 years „ Send Membership Recognition requests to the State Secretary on a regular basis. Thurman #1416 Gallia Co. „ No more than one error in all of the above requirements for Indian Camp #1424 Guernsey Co. the year. „ Other duties pertinent to the office to be met promptly and 140 years efficiently. The years of service are continuous when the requirements Smith #1141 Mahoning Co. are completed as stated. The number of years stop when the requirements are not met. The number begins again when the requirements are completed for one year.

Trivia (answers on page 26)

1. In 1868, the first Subordinate Grange was organized at 3. How many Subordinate Granges must exist before a ______. State Grange can be formed?

2. Who was the first Master of the Ohio State Grange? 4. A Subordinate member holds how many degrees?

15 Patty Dyer State Directors Of Junior Activities Opal Dyer 2815 Clay Pike 33325 Jesse Creek Road Zanesville, Ohio 43701 Bidwell, Ohio 45614-4985 Phone: 740-416-1635 Phone: 740-742-2805 e-mail: [email protected] e-mail: [email protected] JUNIOR GRANGE PROVIDES OPPORTUNITIES FOR INDIVIDUAL DEVELOPMENT

2015-2016 JUNIOR GRANGE PROGRAM county represented. 6. Scoring will be as follows: External appearance – Baking 30 points; Internal characteristics – 40 points; Flavor true to Applesauce Cupcakes (Ages 9- 11 & 12 – 14) ingredients – 30 points. 2 cups applesauce ¾ cup oleo State Awards: 1st place - $5.00; 2nd place - $4.00; 3rd place 2 teaspoons soda 2 cups raisins - $3.00; 4th place - $2.00; 5th place - $1.00 plus ribbons for 2 cups sugar 2 ½ cups flour first eight places and county winner ribbons for each county ½ teaspoon cloves ½ teaspoon cinnamon winning entry brought to state judging. ½ teaspoon nutmeg ½ teaspoon allspice Cream sugar & shortening. Combine with other ingredients. Sewing Contest Fill cupcake papers 2/3 full. Necktie Craft Bake at 350 degrees for 25 minutes. Use one necktie to make a stuffed snake. Sew a felt tongue Frosting and 2 button eyes (cut two small circles out of felt and place 1 cup brown sugar 4 tablespoons oleo under buttons). Should be hand sewn. Stuff and sew ends 4 tablespoons canned milk shut. Boil for 1 minute. Remove from heat, add 1 cup confectioners sugar, stir until smooth. Pour over cupcakes. Craft Contests Card Garland (non-member craft) Three Ingredient Magic Cookies (ages 8 and under) Cut out 4 shapes and glue to 18" string to make a decorative 1 cup creamy peanut butter garland. 1 egg Forest Diorama Craft 1 cup sugar Use a shoe box or similar size box to show animals and plants Mix all together. Shape into approximately 2 dozen small that live in a forest. May use paints, construction paper, balls. Place on ungreased cookie sheet and flatten by cotton balls, and small plastic animals and plants or other crisscrossing with a fork to about 1/3 inch thick. Bake at materials desired. 325 degrees Fahrenheit for about 10 minutes. Clay Flower Pot 1. There are 3 age groups – 8 & Under; 9 – 11; and Decorate into a critter of your choice. Use one 4" terra 12 – 14. Age shall be as of January 1, 2016. Contestants cotta clay pot. May use saucer with pot and add paint, felt, must be a Junior Grange member in good standing. pipe cleaners, eyes and other materials as necessary to Contestants must be at least 5 years of age by the county complete the critter. Size not to exceed 9" x 9". contest. String Art Picture 2. Place 3 cupcakes or 3 cookies on a disposable plate Use a 12" square of wood or plywood at least ¼ inch thick, for judging. painted as the backing for a string art picture. May weave 3. Local Junior Grange contest is to be held at the design of your choice. Leader’s discretion. The Junior Deputy is in charge of the Bead Craft county contest and bringing the county winners to Deputies Use pony beads to make a Christmas tree ornament. Size Conference for judging. not to exceed 7" x 7". 4. All Juniors are to compete in the county in which they reside, unless their parent(s) or grandparents belong 1. Three age groups: 8 & under; 9 – 11; 12 -14. Age to a Grange in another county, in which they will compete shall be as of January 1, 2016. Must be a Junior Grange in the latter county’s judging in which their family is involved. member in good standing (except non-member craft). Must 5 The following information must be neatly printed be at least 5 years old by the county contest. and securely fastened to all entries: name, age, (as of 1/1/ 2. Local Junior Grange contest is to be held at the 16), date of birth, Junior Grange name and number and Leader’s discretion. The Junior Deputy is in charge of the 16 county contest and bringing the county winners to the state Contest. session for judging. 2. Accompanist may be a Junior or Adult, or may use a 3. All Juniors are to compete in the county in which tape or CD with minimum voices on the recording, or a karaoke they reside, unless their parent(s) or grandparents belong to type CD with vocal entries. Dance and miscellaneous entries a Grange in another county, in which case they will compete may have voices with their music. in the county where their family is members. 3. There will be no district contest; everyone will 4. The following information must be neatly printed and compete in the state contest. securely fastened to all entries: Name, address, age (as of 1/ 4. Memorization is required in all categories except 1/2016), date of birth, Junior Grange name & number and Piano and Instrumental Solo (Juniors only). county represented. 5. A five-minute maximum time limit applies to all Scoring for Craft and Family Activities Committee Contests: categories. Workmanship 30 points; Originality 40 points; Creativity 30 6. Each Junior may compete in a given category only points. once per year. State Awards: 1st place - $5.00; 2nd place - $4.00; 3rd place 7. Entry blanks are available in the Junior Leader - $3.00; 4th place - $2.00; 5th place -$1.00, plus ribbons for Handbook or Ohio Granger Magazine, or the State Grange first 8 places and county winner ribbons for each county Website and must be to the Junior Director Opal by June 20 winning entry brought to state judging. deadline. Number/title being performed MUST accompany the entry, in order to receive a pass to the fair. Nifty Needles And More – Junior Divisions 8. The date of the State Contest will be announced later. Check the Family Activities pages for the Junior Awards: A medallion will be given to the state winner in Division of Nifty Needles Contest. each category and a participation ribbon will be given to the other participants in the state contest. Junior Prince and Princess Contest 1. Open to all Junior Grange members, age 8 to 12 as Junior Signing Contest of September 30, 2016. Song, Prose, Poetry and Spoken Word – Individual 5 – 9 and 2. Pageant will be Saturday evening of the Ohio State 10 - 14. Group 5 – 15 (2 or more). Grange Convention. 1. All signing contestants will perform at the state talent 3. Competition will consist of two parts: (1) an informal contest. interview the afternoon of the pageant, and (2) a resume of 2. The audible word, which must be used while the Junior Grange Activities, supplemented with church, contestant is signing, may be a recording, an adult, another community, school, club, etc. activities for the past two (2) Junior or the contestant themselves. years. 3. ASL (American Sign Language) shall be used. 4. Entry blank will be in the July-August Ohio Granger 4. Entry blanks must be submitted by June 20 to State and in the 2015-2016 Junior Leader Handbook. Entry blanks Director Opal. with the resume are due to the Junior Deputy Opal by 5. Other than the above, the rules of the talent contest September 1. apply. 5. There are no county contests. More than one Awards: A medallion will be given to the state winners in contestant may enter from each Junior Grange and/or County. each category. 6. The Junior Prince and Princess must remain a Junior member throughout their reign and should participate in Junior Grange Camp all aspects of the Junior Grange program during that year. Date – June 26 – 29, 2016 Age: Must be at least 5 years old by June 26 and Junior Talent Contest cannot be 15 by September 30, 2016. Jr. Camper cannot be Vocal Solo Vocal Duet a Subordinate Grange member. Non-members of the Piano Solo Reading previously listed ages may attend provided they join the Ohio Instrumental Solo Dance Solo State Junior Grange #1076 while at camp. Registration forms Chorus (4 or more) Dance Duet will be available in a future Ohio Granger Magazine, in the Miscellaneous (anything not covered above) Junior Leader Handbook, or on the Ohio State Grange Website 1. Two age groups: 5 – 9 and 10 – 14 (except Chorus, at www.ohiostategrange.org forms. Registration is due to which is 5 to 14). In other categories with multiple participants, Opal by June 12, 2016. the age group will be based on the oldest participant. Must Cost of camp will be $120 and will include all meals, be 5 by the first Saturday in August and cannot be 15 by snacks and crafts. Camp picture will be $5.00. Ohio State September 30, 2016. Must be a Junior Grange member in good standing. Age break is based on age at the State Talent Junior Grange continued on page 18. 17 Junior Grange continued from page17. generated by using computer printers is not permitted except by Category E. Junior Grange dues or new member fee is $2.00. PLEASE 9. Sculpture is not accepted, however paintings on saw observe this deadline. Payments from Grangers may follow blades, wooden objects, etc. that are of sturdy and non- the registration by noting such on the registration form. IF breakable nature are accepted. payments are received by the June 14 deadline, there will be 10. Age of the Junior Granger as of January 1 of the a ½ price discount (by resolution of the Ohio State Grange current year, must be on the registration card, firmly attached delegate body.) to the back of the entry. 11. There are three age divisions for each category: Junior Grange Report Ages 8 and under; 9 – 11; and 12 – 14. Please refer to the current Junior Leader Handbook 12. Entry card must contain the following information for the details on completing the Junior Grange Report. We neatly printed and securely attached to the back of the art greatly appreciate each Junior Grange completing and work: name, address, age (as of 1/1/16), date of birth, Jr. submitting this report no matter how much or how little your Grange name and number; and county represented. Junior Grange is currently doing. This helps us gauge what parts of the program need changing and which Junior Granges Photography Contest are active. If you need a copy of the report form, please call There are five categories: or email Opal at 740-742-2805 or [email protected]. She A. Sport Activity or Event will be happy to send you one. B. Portrait/picture of a Senior Citizen C. Pets – may contain one of more pets Art Contest D. Grange/Community Service Activity (Must show a There are five categories for Junior Art Contest this Grange name, logo, or something identifying at least 1 person year. or place is involved with Grange. A. Animal E. Patriotic B. Farm Scape (photo with a farm or farm fields as the Criteria for judging photographs: background or main focus.) 1. Only prints are accepted for judging – no slides. C. Cartoon Character 2. Photographer must be specific as to the category D. Plant/flower/trees entered, for each photograph as shown on the entry tag. E. Computer Generated Art 3. Each photograph may be entered in only one Criteria for judging art entries: category. 1. How well the artist uses the medium selected. 4. Participants may enter all categories, using different 2. Craftsmanship and skill. photographs. 3. Composition, presentation, or subject. 5. Participants may submit only one entry per category. 4. Originality. 6. Entries must have been taken after September 1 of 5. Theme and its treatment. the previous year. Rules for Junior Art: 7. Prints may be by a commercial process, but 1. All entries must be the original work of the member photographs must be taken by the entrant. except category E (Computer Generated Art) which is 8. Frame of stiff backing is required for all photographs. created or manipulated on the computer, then printed. 9. Size of entry including frame and backing, must be 2. All entries must be completed after September 1 of no smaller than 4" x 6" or no larger than 16" x 20". the previous year. 10. Non-breakable covering (such as Plexi-glass) is 3. Entries are judged based on subject categories. accepted. Glass covered entries will not be judged. DO 4. Nude or inappropriate entrees will not be accepted NOT SEND GLASS WITH ENTRY. or displayed. 11. Only traditional printed photos will be accepted. No 5. Size for all classes: Artwork must not exceed 24" x computer altered or photocopies are allowed. However, the 36" including frame. There is no minimum size. Miniatures source of the image may be traditional film or digital image. will be accepted in all categories. 12. Age and birthdate, of the Junior Member, as of 6. All entries must be framed or have a firm backing so January 1 of the current year MUST be on the registration they can be properly displayed. card attached to the back of the photo. 7. Non-breakable covering (such as Plexi-glass) is 13. Panoramic photos, close-ups and black and white accepted. Glass covered entries will not be judged. DO photographs may be entered in the appropriate category, NOT SEND ANY GLASS WITH ENTRIES (backing or based on subject of the photograph. frames). 8. Computer enhancement of artwork and/or art Junior Grange continued on page 19.

18 Les Widder, Chaplain mother gave her a musical pig that was to bring 22668 Liberty Dr. her good luck. (The pig is now in London’s Mari- Coshocton, OH 43812 time Museum.) In addition, her mother gave Edith Phone: 740-622-1138 the advice of doing good to others which will in e-mail: [email protected] turn get her places in life and eventually to “a better place in the afterlife”. She would say to Have you paid your rent? Edith, “Did you pay your rent?” The Titanic was making its maiden voyage from Southampton, England, to New York with 2 stops in between: From July 7 - 11, Ohio Chautauqua was on tour in one at Cherbourg, France, and the other in Queenstown, Ire- Coshocton at the fairgrounds. The group made a return visit land. There were 2,566 passengers on board even though from several years ago. The presenters portray individuals the floating city was designed for 3,317. Edith’s first class of years gone by with first hand impersonations. I was par- cabin cost $150 (about $3,500 in today’s dollars) for the one ticularly interested in hearing Edith Rosenbaum Russell who way voyage. was a Titanic survivor. The fateful night of April 14, 1912, was very un- One of the many reasons this story intrigues me is eventful until about 11:00 PM when Edith felt two slight bumps. that my maternal grandmother, Margrit Hadorn-Küenzi The rest of the evening was a mire of chaos. After colliding (Kinsey), her parents and most of the siblings moved from with an iceberg, the ship broke into two pieces several hours Switzerland and also sailed from Cherbourg, France, on March later. Since there was not enough lifeboats, only a potential 12, 1921, on the Olympic, a sister ship to the Titanic to come 1,178 could have been rescued. But, actually only 710 were to the USA. Great-grandpa, Christian, had all of his money saved. Many of the lifeboats were not filled to capacity and stolen on the ship. One of the younger children, Hedwig, only one went back to rescue some of the water logged freezing died a week after their arrival near Dover, OH, from diphthe- passengers. ria. There were so many hardships and risks taken to pro- There were so many mistakes made that evening, vide a better way of life for his large family. that by today’s regulations & standards, perhaps all the pas- Edith was born on June 12, 1879, in Cincinnati, to sengers would have been rescued. The Titanic’s wireless wealthy Jewish parents. As the daughter of a furrier, she operator had been warned of potential icebergs in the area, came by her love of high fashion naturally. By the time Ms. but told the other operator to “Shut up. I am busy!”. Rosenbaum was in her early twenties, she was traveling the Edith loved being in the limelight and after she be- world reporting on the latest fashion trends. came a Titanic survivor, her narrative became more colorful On April 10, 1912, when Edith boarded the Titanic, each time it was given. Being of Jewish decent, she changed she stepped on the largest moving object ever made by man her last in 1917 from Rosenbaum to Russell to avoid the Ger- (except for Noah’s Ark). Just before boarding the ship, Edith’s manic stigma that her name carried. Edith Rosenbaum Russell died in a London hospital on May 6, 1975, the age of Junior Grange continued from age 18. 97. A suggested book to read abou this historic Titanic 14. There are three age divisions – 8 and under; 9 to 11; shipwreck is “A Night to Remember” by Walter Lord. and 12 to 14. Throughout her life, Edith’s mother would continue Participant’s identification information for Art and to ask, “Did you pay your rent?” According to what the Photography entries: Name, age (as of 1/1/16), complete Apostle Paul wrote in Ephesians 2:8-9, “For it is by GRACE address, date of birth, Junior Grange name and number, you have been saved, through faith - and this not from your- county and category entering. selves, it is the gift of God - not by works, so that no one can Art and Photography Awards: First, second and third boast.” No matter what is done inside or outside the church place ribbons as well as $5 – 1st place; $4 – 2nd place; $3 – walls, i.e. take communion, are baptized, etc., etc., we are 3rd place prize will be awarded in each age group and each not saved by something we do, but only by the GRACE OF category in the Junior Division of the Art and Photography JESUS CHRIST. Did you pay your rent or receive Salva- contest. tion through Grace?

Membership Contest Sign on a church marquee ~ A Diamond is coal that The Junior Grange membership contest runs from survived the pressure. July 1, 2015 to June 30, 2016. Entries must be submitted to Opal by September 1, 2016. There will be an entry form in the Junior Leader Handbook and a future edition of the Ohio Granger Magazine.

19 Cindy Wilson Grange Youth Ohio State Youth Director 3901 W Elkton Rd. Hamilton, Ohio 45011 The Future of the Grange Phone: 513-203-1802 e-mail: [email protected]

I hope that everyone is enjoying their summer! The spoon, stir mixture while pressing it along the bottom of the Youth were busy celebrating Christmas in July at camp, July bowl, until well combine and evenly moistened. Scoop mixture 9th – 12th. We visited the Blue Rock Station where we learned out and form into 1 inch balls (if you happen to have a kitchen about Green & Sustainable Living. Diana Nordquest gave a scale, the should be about 16 grams each) then align on workshop on Laundry & Stain Removal and taught us how prepared cookie sheet. Place truffles in freezer for 10 to properly sew a button on while making a Snowman minutes. Meanwhile crush remaining 3 Oreos. ornament. Master/President Bob White gave a workshop on • Melt almond bark according to directions on package. how to write and submit resolutions. On Saturday a few of Remove truffles from freezer and dip in melted chocolate the Young Adults joined us for a Christmas Gift exchange as and evenly coat then allow excess chocolate to run off (I well as helping us pack boxes for “Operation Christmas barely made it with 16 oz. of the melted bark but you may Child”. Thank you for all your donations that were given, we need a little more). Return to baking sheet, immediately were able to pack 70 boxes to be sent! This proves to the sprinkle tops with remaining crushed Oreos then allow youth that the Grange is all about giving and helping others! chocolate to set. Store in an airtight container in refrigerator. Sarah Howard presented a very educational workshop on • For Judging, bring 3 Truffles on a disposable plate the meaning of the 3rd Degree. The Youth Ambassadors; and attach label on the bottom of the plate with the following Jason Shiltz and Jenna Wyler presented workshops on Music information: Name, Age, Grange Name and Number, and Diversity and Communication. County. State Convention is just around the corner and we are super excited! On Saturday night, October 31st, we will State Grange Youth Craft 2016 be having a Costume Dance. Please encourage the youth in Recycled Jeans Craft: your Grange to enter the Ambassador Contest, it’s a great Main material to be Denim opportunity and experience for them to learn more about what Decorate with your choice of items the Grange is and has to offer. Overall dimensions not to exceed 18X18 inches The Youth will be “Rolling Out the Red Carpet” for T-Shirt Pillow our Luncheon on Sunday, November 1st. I will be sending Recycle 1 of your favorite T-Shirts into a decorative pillow out more information regarding convention. Thank you for using your choice of items your continued support and we look forward to seeing you State Fair Craft 2016 all at State Convention! I continue to urge you to use and Decorated Themed Coffee Mug representing your favorite mentor the youth in your Grange. They are what will keep Novel or Movie the Grange alive! EASTERN REGIONAL: Youth Baking 2016 We do not have any information about this event at Oreo Truffles this time, except that it will be held in April in New Jersey. Yield: 36 We would like to take a bus load of youth to the hosting Ingredients: state. Pay attention to future articles for more information • 39 Oreos, divided (Original NOT Doublestuff. This as it becomes available to us. is one entire 15.5 oz pkg) • 1 (8 oz) pkg cream cheese, softened State Fair Youth Baking 2016 • 16 oz. vanilla almond bark or candy melts Youth Culinary Showcase Baking State Fair: Directions: Two crust pie with the recipe of your choice must • Set a long sheet of wax paper over a cookie sheet, be submitted on a recipe card with the entry. No uncooked set aside. Place 36 Oreos in a food processor (entire cookie, fruit will be permitted; however you may use a lattice top. DON’T remove cream filling) and pulse until finely crushed Use a disposable container for all baked goods entered. Ages (alternately if you don’t own a food processor you can place for the contest are anyone 13 ½ to 20 and must be a Oreos in a large Ziploc bag, seal bag and crush with a rolling subordinate member. Entries will be through the Ohio State pin until finely crushed). Pour crushed Oreos into a mixing Grange in order to be a participant. bowl along with cream cheese and using the back of a 20 PUBLIC SPEAKING: Winter Youth Camp 2016 There are 3 categories as well as 3 age divisions as follows: The dates for Winter camp have been set for January 1. Youth 14-21 years of age 15, 16 & 17th, 2016. Stay tuned for location to be determined. 2. Young Adult 22-35 years of age 3. Adult 36+ years of age. Summer Youth Camp 2016 Ages as of Jan. 1 determine the age group. Props The dates for Summer Camp are tentatively will be allowed, but must be appropriately sized for the room. scheduled for July 14-17, 2016. Stay tuned for location to be Points can be deducted for props. determined. Category A: Prepared Speech with topic of the contestant’s choice 2015 State Convention Contestant’s in this category will be required to We will be “Rolling Out The Red Carpet” for answer an impromptu question at the end of their speech. our Youth. For any youth planning on attending convention, The question will be related to the chosen speech topic. your reservations are due to the state office by September Speeches must be a minimum of 4 mins and a maximum of 20. If anyone is interested in participating in the Youth 7 mins. Ambassador/Young Couple contest, please fill out the Category B: Radio Spot Contest following information and send it back to Youth Director Cindy Pretend you are a “DJ” and doing a commercial Wilson. for the Grange. Can include 1 or 2 people. Should be exactly PLEASE SEND YOUR REGISTRATION FOR 60 seconds in length and may include a musical or sound CONVENTION TO THE STATE OFFICE. effect introduction and/or background. The contestant must If you are planning on running for Ambassador or provide a complete written script (including notations about Young Couple, please take the following into consideration. music/sound effects) to the timekeeper to aid in timing Pay close attention to the upcoming events this year. You’re accuracy. Musical/sound effect introductions and endings expected to put on a workshop at both winter and summer are considered a part of the radio spot and must not cause camps. Along with the workshops you will be a part of planning the 60 second time limit to be exceeded. The spot should for these events as well as with several things at convention relate to the Grange, be original and created by the next year. Also, in order to represent the Ohio State Grange contestant. at the National Convention in 2016, you must attend a regional Category C: Impromptu Speeches conference along with other requirements which are passed Participants will draw two topics, select their choice down from the National Youth Development Director, of the two and return the other one. Impromptu speeches Charlene Espenshade. We are also looking for a few more should be at least 1 minute in length and no longer than 7 participants for the Youth Opening Team for convention. The minutes. Timekeeper will hold up hand when the 1 minute youth will be opening the session on Saturday morning of our mark has been reached and then again at the 6:30 minute state convention. We would appreciate anyone who comes mark so the speaker knows when he/she can stop. down to show their support for our program. Participants must notify National Director of intent to enter prior to the beginning of the contest.

SIGN - A - SONG: Category A: Novice The contestant in this category must be a beginner in sign language, has had no more than three sign language classes and has entered the sign-a-song contest no more than two years. Category B: Hobbyist The contestant in this category signs on an occasional basis and strictly for fun. Also the contestant has entered the contest more than two years. Category C: Group Grange Youth with some of the 70 boxes which were Two or more people signing. Participants must sign prepared for “Operation Christmas Child” their own name. They must inform the audience and judges what type of sign language they will be using. Judging for all three categories will be the same.

21 Kevin Evans Community Service Community Service Director 1733 State Route 95 Edison, Ohio 43320 Providing Opportunities Phone: 419-560-4791 For Serving Others Email: [email protected]

Thank you to everyone who have submitted their across the country are doing? I am working to set up an Community Service reports by the deadline of September Ohio State Grange Community Service Facebook page to 1, 2015. Service is one of the three main pillars of the highlight some of our good works and be able to share Grange mission statement. We build stronger communities information with all of you more quickly. with our good works which also keeps our Granges vital as One of the comments I have heard the most is that we strive to develop our highest potential. Remember to many Community Service Directors do not feel they have also recognize and submit nominations to both members and enough members or do enough good works to “compete” non-members in your community who work diligently to with other Granges with their Community Service reports. I make our communities a better place to live in the fields of understand that some Granges have more resources and Education, Safety, Volunteerism and other Community man power available to them so I am looking for suggestions Organizations providing service and opportunities. on how best to remedy this. One suggestion I have come up Remember to bring those non perishable food and with is adding another dimension to the Community Service paper items to our Ohio State Grange convention to support awards with the possibility of selecting some outstanding the Flying Horse Farms and the Community Action Food Service Projects and spotlighting them individually. Panty in support of the National Make a Difference Day Also new in 2015-2016, the Granger of the Year which typically falls during our annual session. award is being moved from the Lecturer’s department to be Your good works in the Community are the included with the other Community Service awards under billboards to highlight the GRANGE and our importance in the Community Service department. Remember the blank the area. Remember to have good signage and awareness forms are available on the Ohio State Grange website under that these projects are being done in the name of the grange. the Forms section and scroll down to Community Service. Exposure is the key. If you have a project that requires For those of you that are unable to print the forms, call me more resources than your Grange has available, remember and I will gladly mail you a copy. Boy Scouts, National Honor Societies, FFA all do community April 16, 2016 will be the annual Lecturer and service projects as part of their programs and are happy to Community Service Conference at the Ohio State Grange assist. These are also to be included in your community office in Fredericktown. We had a great turn out and sharing service reports as working with other organizations. of information this year so mark your calendars now and With the decline in newspaper circulation and plan to attend. offerings, how many of you are utilizing social media to I look forward to working with you in the new highlight the good works being done in the name of the Grange year. If you need me for anything, please do not Grange? Have you been on the National Grange Community hesitate to call or contact me. Service Facebook page and read the exciting projects others Young Adult/Young Marrieds Youth Camp Summer Camps Camp

22 Family Campout Mike & Debbie Russell, Chairmen THANK YOU Family campout was held June 26th-28th at Whispering Hills to everyone who helped at Jellystone RV Park in Shreve, Ohio. The Ohio State Fair There were 38 full time campers & 12 part time on Saturday. Even though it rained most of the weekend, everyone had a nice fun time. The committee served breakfast on Saturday & Sunday. There were many activities to take Want to win $10! part in. Saturday evening was a ONE WINNER WILL BE camp potluck. The weekend ended DRAWN FROM THE on Sunday morning with a worship September - October service & group meeting. The new committee members for 2015-2016 OHIO GRANGER are chairmen Mike & Debbie Dick Cummins led the Sunday Russell, Daryl & Kathy Flowers & worship service at Family Find the gavel hiding in an Steve & Tina White. Campout. article in this magazine (not We will be at the same including this form) and you place next year June 24th-26th. The deluxe cabins all have linens, could win $10. towels, dishes, toaster, coffeemaker, microwave & refrigerator. The smaller deluxe cabins have a queen bed, pull out sofa bed, loft, and JUST FILL OUT THE FORM AT THE full bath & sleeps 6 people. The price for these are $353.62 for two BOTTOM AND MAIL TO: nights that includes tax & etc. The Medium deluxe has 1 bedroom, Ohio State Grange loft, and pull out sofa bed, kitchen, full bath & sleeps 6. The cost of 16303 Village Parkway, these are $450.00 for 2 nights including tax & etc. The contemporary Fredericktown, Ohio 43019 cabin is a little bigger & has 1 bedroom, loft, full bath, and kitchen & sleeps at least 6. The cost of this one is $540.00 for 2 nights including WINNER WILL BE DRAWN FROM tax & etc. The large deluxe cabins have 2 bedrooms, loft, 2 ENTRIES RECEIVED WITH THE bathrooms, full kitchen, fireplace & sleeps 8 to 10 people easy. The CORRECT ANSWER. cost of this one is $531.41 for 2 nights including tax & etc. The pull Entries must be received by through camp sites are $142.20 for 2 nights which includes water, sewage & electric. These rates are this year’s rates & are in effect October 1, 2015 & not to change. We have 4 small deluxe cabins & a pull through Winner from the July - August camp site set aside but you can get reservations for the other ones if issue of The Ohio Granger is: you would like. It is best to call this year & reserve what you would like as you can always cancel if you can’t make it. The rates will be LeRoy Curtis, Wooster, Ohio different next year if you wait. You don’t have to pay the camp fee until next May as they don’t open till May. The web site to see the The gavel was on page 16 - right side. camp is www.holmescountyjellystone.com Some of the activities they have are 2 jumping kangaroo I FOUND THE GAVEL pillows (one large & one for kids), playground, miniature golf, outdoor It was hiding on page ______of The Ohio movie theater, hiking trails, new heated swimming pool game room, Granger. exercise room, slip n slide & a small lake for paddle boats & fishing. Also site seeing & shopping in Amish country. Name______We hope that you will consider joining us for the weekend as Ad- we also have a lot of events planned as a group. Also special activities dress______for the kids. You may call 330-567-2137 & ask for Nathan for your City reservations at the above rates. Make sure you mention Ohio State ______Grange family campout & chairman Debbie Russell. State______Zip______23 Summer Camps

Junior Camp

Ambassadors & Young Couple Entry Form County ______MALE AMBASSADOR Name ______Age ______Street ______City ______State ______Zip ______Phone ( ______) ______Birth date ______FEMALE AMBASSADOR Name ______Age ______Street ______City ______State ______Zip ______Phone ( ______) ______Birth date ______YOUNG COUPLE Husband’s name______Age ______Wife’s name ______Age ______Street ______City ______State ______Zip ______Phone ( ______) ______Date joined Grange ______Marriage Date ______

Mail to Ohio State Grange, 16303 Village Parkway, Fredericktown, Ohio 43019 “The Youth registration form is on the website under ‘Convention”

24 University Grange scholarship G.R.O.W. Club Guidelines 1. Applications shall be submitted to the Ohio State Grange Nicole Swigart, President office at 16303 Village Parkway, Fredericktown, Ohio 43019- 4094 Post Road 9585. The application deadline is July 15, with the selection Urbana, Ohio 43078 being made by August 1. Applications are available from 614-323-7007 The Ohio State Grange office. [email protected] 2. The scholarship committee shall consist of 3 members including the State Master, a past or present member of Our annual summer meeting was held June 27, 2015 University Grange (selected by the State Master), and one at Whispering Hills Jellystone Park Camp-Resort in Shreve, person selected by the Executive Committee. Ohio with seven members present. We discussed the RADA 3. A minimum of 2 of the 3 members of the scholarship Cutlery sale, honor court, and the state session. committee must review the applications and agree on the We are continuing our RADA Cutlery fundraiser. The items scholarship awards. we have available are listed below. If you are interested in 4. Scholarships will be awarded based on the following purchasing some, please contact Nicole Swigart. criteria: Regular Paring Knife $4.25 a. Applicant must be a current Grange member in good Heavy Duty Paring $4.50 standing. Serverspoon $4.75 b. Applicant must be a currently enrolled student at Tomato Slicer $5.00 The Ohio State University. Vegetable Peeler $5.75 c. Preference given to active members of University Serrated Pie Server $6.50 Grange (when it is in active status). We will have all of these RADA items available to purchase d. Preference given to students on Main Campus. at the state convention. e. Applicant must meet any additional scholarship During the state session we will again have the honor eligibility criteria established by the Ohio State University. court during the youth pageant. Please plan to participate. f. Award will be based on applicant’s involvement in Also, GROW Club members are being asked to provide lunch Grange activities, related community service work, grade for the youth and young adults on the Saturday of session. point average, involvement in other youth groups, and Please have your food items in the youth room BEFORE leadership activities. 11:00 a.m. If you are sending a container that you would 5. The number and amount of scholarships awarded will like returned, PLEASE make sure your name is on your item! be based on the amount of money earned on the scholarship The fall G.R.O.W. Club meeting will take place during endowment account as reported to the State Grange. The state session as well. It will be held after the worship service initial goal will be to award 2 scholarships per year of on Sunday, November 1st. Please see the convention approximately $500.00 each. schedule for the location.

Hilliard Grange #2715 Franklin County In Memory Of

Jean Eversole former Pomona of the Ohio State Grange 1968-1980

Sharon Jacks (center) receives her 50 year mem- bership certificates from Evelyn Fladt, Secretary and Jim Grafton, Master of Hilliard Grange. Sharon joined Knox Township Grange in Jefferson County June 8, 1965.

25 Young Adults Nicole Swigart, President 4094 Post Road 21-40 years old Urbana, Ohio 43078 614-323-7007

Summer Meeting Our summer meeting was held July 11, 2015 at vote on the worst formal attire by donating money to the Friendly Hills Grange Camp and Conference Center. There bucket of your favorite picture. The picture with the most were five members present. We discussed the day trips, money at the end of the youth luncheon will be the winner. contest items, and state convention. The winner will be announced during the youth pageant, and will win a prize. 100% of the money will be donated to the Day Trips Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoptions. If you have a On June 13, 2015, sixteen participants traveled to picture of yourself from prom, homecoming, a wedding, a Newport, Kentucky to see the Newport Aquarium. We Grange Ambassador contest, or anywhere else you wore walked through the tunnels of the aquarium and some even formal attire, please send it to Nicole Swigart. The winner dared to walk across the shark tank, on the new shark of the contest will receive a $25 Visa gift card. bridge. We enjoyed a meal together afterward. We will have two day trips in 2016, June 11th and Winter Camp August 13th. These day trips are open to EVERYONE. Winter Camp will be held the same weekend as youth Participants can be of any age and do not have to be camp, January 15-17, 2016. There will be a Saturday option Grange members. Please bring your children, parents, for the young adults to spend the day with us on January 16. grandparents, neighbors, and friends. With ALL of our day trips, we meet together, do an activity together, and Summer Camp share a meal together. There is also time to do things on The young adults are invited to join the youth on July your own or with your family, depending on the facilities of 16, 2015. We will have our summer meeting this day, to plan each trip. Look for more information about these trips in our 2016-2017 schedule and events. Please bring ideas! future issues and on Facebook on the Young Adults group page. Mark your calendars now, so you can plan to join us State Contests in 2016! Baking- Any Chocolate Chip Cookie We are planning a trip to The Wilds in Cumberland, Please provide your own recipe. You may use any chocolate Ohio on June 11, 2016. For more information about The chips; semi-sweet, milk chocolate, white chocolate, etc. Wilds, please visit www.thewilds.columbuszoo.org. Include 3 cookies for the contest. We are planning a trip to the All Ohio Balloon Fest in Marysville, Ohio on August 13, 2016. The 2016 schedule Craft- Any Outdoor Decoration for this festival has not yet been published. For more This item may be, but not limited to, a yard ornament, a door information on this festival, please visit hanging, a bird feeder or bird house, etc. Get creative! You www.allohioballoonfest.com. may use sites such as Pinterest for inspiration. Please keep Information from the August 22, 2015 canoeing it smaller than 18" x 18" x 18". and camping trip to Mohican will be in the November- December issue. As always, if you are 21-40, join us on Facebook, Ohio State Grange Young Adults. State Convention & Fall Meeting Sarah Howard of Knox County and Juli Grafton of Franklin County will be representing the Young Adults Trivia Answers as delegates to the state session. We will also have our Page 4 question 1: Faith fall meeting during convention. The meeting will be on Page 4 question 2: Hope Saturday, October 31st, at 11:00 a.m, in the youth room. Page 4 question 3: Charity Please bring a food dish to share with the youth. We will Page 4 question 4: Fidelity plan winter camp at this meeting. Please bring ideas! Page 15 question 1: Fredonia, New York During the 2015 state session, the young adults Page 15 question 2: Seth Ellis will be sponsoring the Best “Worst” Formal Picture contest Page 15 question 3: At least 15 to support the youth’s Red Carpet theme. We will have Page 15 question 4: Four pictures of each participant on a donation bucket. You can

26 Ohio State Fair Craft and Baking Winners Delegate Committee Assignments 2 Crust Pie 1st Place Christian Valentine, Richland Grange #1899, 143rd ANNUAL SESSION OF THE OHIO Fairfield County STATE GRANGE 2nd Place Joshua Myers, Ledge Grange #2593, Geauga County Agriculture 3rd Place Angela Stevenson, Collinsville Grange #2264, Charles Yost, CH Laddie Marous Donna Marous Butler County Betty Zimmerman Cindy Campbell Ned Campbell Brownies-ages 12-14 Nita Yost Dale Williams Frances Tornes 1st Place Ashlynn Falk, Ohio State Jr. Grange #1976, Butler County Budget 2nd Place Kaden Miller, Clear Creek Valley Jr. Grange Larry McKinniss, CH Dale Altstaetter #1051, Fairfield County Dean Burk Harvey Hinshaw Juli Grafton Muffins - ages 9-11 Donna McKinniss Nancy Bennett Tom Bennett 1st Place Kaydence Valentine, Fairfield Co. Pomona Jr. Grange #1070, Fairfield Co. Conservation/Natural Resources 2nd Place Joseph Bell, Fairfield Co. Pomona Jr. Grange #1070, Fairfield Co. Arden Fitch, CH Dianne Tkach Janis Stump 3rd Place Mason Litz, Ohio State Jr. Grange #1076, Marjorie Canary Patricia Fitch Millie Poff Geauga Co. Anna Rufener Ann Ely Cookies - ages 5-8 1st Place Jerrin Scott, Ohio State Jr. Grange #1076, Butler Citizenship/Public Affairs Co. Lee Darst, CH Carol Carman Donald Carman 2nd Place Crockett Dennis, Fairfield Co. Pomona Jr. Marilyn Wyler Sarah Howard Debra Hamilton Grange #1070, Fairfield Co. Curtis Diebel 3rd Place Alexa Munoz, Ohio State Jr. Grange #1076, Butler Co. Education/Health Decorated 3-Ring Binder (Youth) Sue Roy, CH Gene Ott Maureta Ott 1st Place Jenna Wyler, Progressive Valley Grange #2433, June Justi Jennifer Houchin GlenndaTingle Coshocton Co. Ardith Rinebold Rita Bennett Larry Bennett 2nd Place Jennifer Lanstrum, Huntsburg Grange #2541, Geauga Co. Grange Activities 3rd Place Kaylee Huston, Collinsville Grange #2264, Butler Bev Foutz, CH Shirley Gordon Phil Foutz Co. Bob Wood Eddie Herman Ginny Erbaugh Catch All Can - ages 12-14 John Erbaugh Brenda Gordon 1st Place Jaymee Metzger, Mile Branch Jr. Grange #59, Columbiana Co. Grange By-laws/Good of the Order 2nd Place Macey Stancato, Mile Branch Jr. Grange #59, Columbiana Co. Mildred Teisinger, CH Bonnie Lytle 3rd Place Hope Stanley, Geauga Co. Pomona Jr. Grange Linda Smith Diana Nordquest Viola Wayne #1041, Geauga Co. Kathie Burkman Donald Graf Nancy Walter Gift Bag - ages 9-11 Bill Walter Glenn McCutcheon 1st Place Jordyn Shoulders, Mile Branch Jr. Grange #59, Columbiana Co. Labor/Judiciary 2nd Place Joseph Bell, Fairfield Co. Pomona Jr. Grange Ed Fryman, CH Susan Hazen Margaret Perry #1070, Fairfield Co. Linda Yeager Dan Smith Dale Dirkson 3rd Place Kaydence Valentine, Fairfield Co. Pomona Jr. Ken Roberts Roger Hogue TheresaHogue Grange #1070, Fairfield Co. Napkin Rings - ages 5-8 Taxation/Transportation 1st Place Brandt Blosser, Clear Creek Valley Jr. Grange Jennifer Lanstrum, CH Gary Weaver #1051, Fairfield Co. Cecelia Weaver Brian Lanstrum Joe Gildea 2nd Place Braeleigh Blosser, Clear Creek Valley Jr. Grange Betty Murphy Roland Tkach Cathi Augsburger #1051, Fairfield Co. Richard Cummins James Smith 3rd Place Ella Ditty, Fairfield Co. Pomona Jr. Grange #1070, Fairfield Co.

27 Calendar of Events September - 2015 February – 2016 1 Junior membership contest ENTRIES DUE 1 Bowling ENTRIES DUE University Grange Scholarship APPLICATIONS DUE March – 2016 Community Service Reports Forms and TBA State Bowling Tournament; Location to be decided; ENTRIES DUE Entry Form Required ‘Granger of the Year’ NOMINATIONS DUE 12 Deaf/ Family Activities Spring Fling Lecturer Programs, Reports Forms, and REGISTRATIONS DUE ENTRIES DUE 19 Deaf Conference and Family Activities Spring Deaf Activities Report Forms due Fling; Friendly Hills; Registration 12 Horseshoe Pitch and Cornhole Tournament, Required Friendly Hills 10 Youth Ambassador ENTRIES DUE April - 2016 Young Couple ENTRIES DUE 5 Local/Subordinate Quarterly Reports Due 15 Junior Prince & Princess ENTRIES DUE 9 Ohio State Grange Birthday, 1873 (142 years) 20 RESOLUTIONS DUE - postmarked or e-mailed 9 Lecturer/Community Service Conference; Session Registration and Meal REGISTRATIONS DUE REGISTRATIONS DUE 9 Dartball open class, Fredericktown, Ohio Session Hotel REGISTRATIONS DUE Old High School Administration Building 9 Lecturer/Community Service Conference October - 2015 REGISTRATIONS DUE 5 Local/Subordinate Quarterly Reports Due 8-10 Eastern Regional Youth/Junior Conference – 29-Nov 1 Ohio State Grange Convention, Holiday Inn New Jersey Hosting 7007 North High Street, Worthington 16 Lecturer/Community Service Conference; Registration Required State Grange Office, Fredericktown Registration Required November –2015 23 OSG D/D/O Conference REGISTRATIONS 10-14 National Grange Convention; The Cornhusker DUE 333 S.13th Street, Lincoln, Nebraska Registration Required May – 2016 1 Rural Life Sunday; Progressive Grove UMC, 400 December - 2015 Pleasant Grove Road, Zanesville, Ohio 4 National Grange Birthday, 1867 (148 years) Muskingum Co. 2 State Grange Deputies, Directors, and Officers 7 Ohio State Grange Deputies, Directors, and Conference; Registration Due Officers Conference; Friendly Hills; 12 OSG D/S/O Conference Baking Contest Judging Registration required January - 2016 TBD Eastern Regional/Mid-Atlantic Lecturer’s/Leader’s 1 Winter Youth Camp REGISTRATIONS DUE Conference Young Adults Camp REGISTRATIONS DUE Public Speaking and Sign-A-Song ENTRIES June - 2016 DUE 11 Young Adult Day Trip – The Wilds, Cumberland 5 Local/Subordinate Quarterly Reports Due Ohio 13-17 Winter Youth Camp; Friendly Hills; Registration 12 Junior Camp REGISTRATIONS DUE to Jr. Required Directors Young Adults Camp; Friendly Hills; Registration 18 Culinary Showcase and State Fair Crafts Required ENTRY FORMS DUE 16 Young Adults Meeting; Friendly Hills; Junior and Subordinate Talent contest ENTRY Registration Required, if attending FORMS DUE meal(s) 24-26 Family Camp; Whispering Hills Jellystone Park 17 Public Speaking/Signing Contests; Friendly Hills Resort Entry Form Required

28 Calendar of Events June - 2016 November - 2016 25 G.R.OW. Club Meeting; Whispering Hills Jellystone 15-19 National Grange Convention; Hilton Dulles Airport Park 13869 Park Center Road, Herndon, Va. 26-29 Junior Grange Camp; Friendly Hills; 20164 Registration Required Registration Required 25 Youth Camp REGISTRATIONS DUE December - 2016 4 National Grange Birthday; 1867 (149 years) July - 2016 5 Local/Subordinate Quarterly Reports Due The 149th Annual 14-17 Youth Camp; Friendly Hills; Registration Required National Grange Convention 16 Young Adults Meeting; Friendly Hills; Registration Required, if attending Mark your calendars and plan to attend the 149th Annual meal(s) National Grange Convention to be held November 10-14, 25 Junior Grange Annual Membership Reports Due 2015 in Lincoln, Nebraska. 26 Culinary Showcase and State Fair Craft Judging; Ohio State Fair; Entry Form Required 27-Aug. 7 Ohio State Fair

August – 2016 1 University Grange Scholarship APPLICATIONS DUE 6 Grange Talent Contest, Ohio State Fair - Entry Form Required 13 Young Adult Day Trip-All Ohio Balloon Fest, Marysville, Ohio

September - 2016 1 Community Service Reports and ENTRIES DUE Deaf Activities REPORT DUE Family Activities REPORT DUE Future National Grange Sessions ‘Granger of the Year’ NOMINATIONS DUE 150th National Grange Annual Convention Junior Membership Contest ENTRIES DUE November 15-19, 2016 Junior Prince & Princess ENTRIES DUE Hilton Washington Dulles Airport Lecturer reports and program ENTRIES DUE 13869 Park Center Road, Herndon, VA 20164 Young Couple ENTRIES DUE 151st Annual National Grange Convention Youth Ambassador ENTRIES DUE November 7-11, 2017 10 Horseshoe Pitch and Cornhole Tournament, Red Lion Hotel at the Park Friendly Hills 303 W. North River Drive, Spokane, Washington 99202 20 RESOLUTIONS DUE - postmarked or e-mailed OSG Session Registration and Meal REGISTRATIONS DUE Rural Life Sunday 2016 Session Hotel REGISTRATIONS DUE to Holiday Inn Rural Life Sunday will be hosted by Muskingum October - 2016 Co. on May 1, 2016, at Progressive Grove United Method- 5 Local/Subordinate Quarterly Reports Due ist Church, 400 Pleasant Grove Road, Zanesville, OH 43701. Subordinate Officer/Chairperson Forms Due Phone number is 740-453-2627. Their church starts at 10:30 Pomona Dues and Officer/Chairperson Forms Due AM. Anyone is welcome to attend their service. 20-23 Ohio State Grange Convention, Holiday Inn Our Rural Life Sunday service will start at 2:00 7007 North High Street, Worthington, Ohio PM with a covered dish dinner starting at 1:00 PM. All Registration Required Grangers are invited and encouraged to attend this event.

29 143rd ANNUAL SESSION OF THE OHIO STATE GRANGE Holiday Inn Columbus-Worthington 7007 North High Street, Worthington, Ohio 614-436-0700 October 28, 29, 30 and November 1, 2015

The information for registering and meal event tickets available from the session state office reservations for the 2015 Ohio State Grange session is in during the session. this article. Please realize that you probably won’t be able NOTICE: No special letters with meal and to check into your guest room until 4:00 pm. Hospitality registration forms will be sent to Delegates, Directors, will take place from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Thursday with Officers, Deputies, Committee members, Juniors, snacks and beverages being served in the North Adams room. Visitors, etc. ALL persons - participants and visitors Session registration will be from 11:30 a.m. to (except Youth Members) who are registering for the session 2:00 p.m. Thursday in Exhibit North. The session packets are to use the SESSION REGISTRATION/ will be available there at that time. After the registration MEAL RESERVATION FORM. (Youth members closes, the session packets will be in the State Office room, will register on a separate Youth Registration Form provided which is John Snow Board Room. by their Director.) All the above mentioned persons who The Delegate’s meeting with the State Master have not opted to renew the Ohio Granger for 2015 will will be held at 2:00 p.m. Thursday in the Chase Room. have that waived and are receiving this issue. Committee work on resolutions will begin following that Register your guest rooms directly with the hotel. meeting, around 2:30. Committees will have the rest of the Call 614-436-0700 and, for the group rate, tell the hotel day, including that evening, to complete their work. clerk, “Ohio State Grange”. Room Rate is $89.00, plus The Deputies meeting will be at 3:00 in the Chase occupancy and sales tax, per room per night, regardless of meeting room. the number of occupants. To guarantee room rate and All county winning contest items for state judging availability, registrations are to be made by the October 7, MUST be checked into the display rooms (Magan Room for 2015 deadline. All rooms will be guaranteed with a Junior, Lecturer, Youth, and 41 and Over contests and qualifying form of payment. (A valid credit card is best.) Stansberry Room for Family Activities contests by 2:00 Check in: 4:00 p.m.; check out: 11:00 a.m. Thursday.) The Quilt Block state judging will be during the A small block of rooms has been reserved for state session. Wednesday night October 28th for anyone wishing to arrive The Session Opening will be Friday morning at early and for Sunday night November 1st for anyone 8:00 a.m. in the Sixth Degree. Following the usual roll calls, wanting to stay Sunday night. Notify the hotel clerk if you Master’s address, and other formalities, the session work want to reserve your room for Wednesday and/or Sunday will begin. The election of one executive board member will nights when making your guest room reservations by commence at 9:00 a.m. or shortly thereafter. telephone. Persons staying for only part of the nights need For general information, there is a restaurant in to register accordingly. the hotel and some buffets will also be available there. Hotel amenities include ample free parking, Wi-Fi throughout entire hotel, in-room coffee makers, full size ironing boards and irons, hair dryer and voicemail, restaurant, indoor swimming pool - 6:00 am to 11 p.m.and 24 hour business center with work center and computers with Donations internet access. Where should they be sent? Advance registration for the 143rd Annual Ohio All donations to Ohio State Grange funds, with the State Grange Session is required. The advanced registration following exception, should be sent to The Ohio State Grange, process allows for printing the name badges and determines 16303 Village Parkway, Fredericktown, Ohio 43019. Please the meal function numbers and table assignments. The note on your check the fund(s) you wish your donation Grange Banquet, Junior Breakfast, Youth Luncheon AND applied to. PIZZA for Saturday night are, as stated above, to be Friendly Hills Camp donations should be sent to ordered in advance through the Ohio State Grange Office. Ohio Grange Charitable Foundation, % Patty Dyer, 2815 Please fill out the form completely and return it by Clay Pike, Zanesville, Ohio 43701. The Ohio Grange Chari- September 20th. Other than the distribution of pre- table Foundation is a 501C3 organization. This donation is ordered meal event tickets, there will be no new meal tax deductable. 30 143rd ANNUAL SESSION OF THE OHIO STATE GRANGE Holiday Inn - October 29, 30, 31, and November 1, 2015 SESSION REGISTRATION and MEAL RESERVATION FORM This form is for EVERYONE, except Youth. ALL Delegates, Deputies, Directors, Officers, State Committee Members, Juniors and Visitors are to use it. THIS FORM and ALL FEES are due to Ohio State Grange by Sept. 20th REGISTRATION FEE: Registration fee is for all attending the session (except Juniors) $10.00 per person X ______persons = $______MEALS: Grange Banquet: pork, chicken OR vegetarian (Friday evening) $31.00 per person X ______persons = $______Junior Breakfast (Saturday morning) $16.00 per person X ______persons = $______Pizza (Saturday night) $3.00 per person X ______persons = $______Youth Luncheon (Sunday noon) $21.00 per person X ______persons = $______Total enclosed $______List any Special DIETARY NEEDS All meal event tickets and registrations ordered on this form will be in the session packet under the name listed directly below. If you require a confirmation by U.S. mail or email of items ordered on this form, please indicate below. There will be no additional meal event tickets available from the State Office during the session. Name (for ticket/badge Session Packet)______Street Address______Grange County______City______State______Zip Code______Phone ______

Confirmation: By mail: ___ By email: ___ email address______MAIL THIS COMPLETED FORM – ENTIRE PAGE (Original or copied) TO: OHIO STATE GRANGE, 16303 VILLAGE PARKWAY, FREDERICKTOWN, OH 43019-9585 by September 20th. MONEY MUST ACCOMPANY THE REGISTRATION/MEAL RESERVATION FORM. PLEASE MAKE CHECK PAYABLE TO: OHIO STATE GRANGE The session packets will be available during registration in North Adams, 11:30 – 2:00 on Thursday, October 29th. After the registration closes, the session packets will be available in the Ohio State Grange Session Office, John Snow Boardroom. List below all the names for whom the meal event tickets and/or registration fees (for name badges) are ordered. Please list ONLY ONE name per line Please check the appropriate line(s) below Registration Grange Grange Grange Junior Pizza – 2 large Youth Print name as to be on the name badge (For Name Badge) Fee Banquet Banquet Banquet Breakfast pieces + 1 drink Luncheon No registration fee charge if registrant is a Junior Granger $10.00 $31.00 $31.00 $31.00 $16.00 $3.00 $21.00 Pork Chicken Vegetarian 1. ______2. ______3. ______4. ______5. ______6. ______7. ______Use another sheet of paper, if needed Total ______——————————————————————————————————————————————— OFFICE USE: PM ______; Ch# ______Confirmation Sent ______

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